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Global cancer deaths: A shocking revelation has been revealed in a recent study. According to this report published in The Lancet Journal, in the coming 25 years, the number of deaths due to cancer by 2050 can increase by about 75 percent to 1.86 crore (18.6 million). Let us tell you in detail about the entire report.
Cancer cases will also increase rapidly
The report estimated that by 2050, the number of new cancer patients will increase by 61 percent to 3.05 crore (30.5 million). Currently, about 1.85 crore (18.5 million) new cancer cases are reported every year. That is, in the next 25 years, the number of patients will almost double.
Changes from 1990 to now
- The number of cancer deaths in 1990 was quite low.
- By 2023, the deaths from cancer increased by 74 percent and the number reached 1.04 crore (10.4 million).
- During the same period, the number of new patients also doubled to 1.85 crores.
Different pictures in India and China
The study also revealed that from 1990 to 2023, cancer cases in India increased by 26.4 percent. It is one of the world’s highest rising rates. On the contrary, the rate of cancer cases in China decreased by 18.5 percent.
What is the reason?
- According to the expert, there are two major reasons behind the rapid spread of cancer-
- Economic growth and changing lifestyle – such as unhealthy catering, smoking, alcohol, obesity and lack of physical activities.
- Increase in elderly population – With aging, the risk of cancer is also high.
- Causes that can be stopped
The report said that more than 40 percent of the deaths due to cancer worldwide are related to 44 types of risk factors. Prominent among them are-
- Tobacco
- Unhealthy food
- More sugar and high blood sugar
- Obesity and lack of exercise
Prevention of cancer is possible by paying attention to these reasons and improving lifestyle.
Lack of policies and health services
The lead writer of the study, Dr. Lisa Force, says that policies and schemes for cancer control are still not getting priority in the global health agenda. Many countries do not have enough funding, due to which timely investigation and better treatment is not available. He also said that if all countries get equal and quality health services, then the deaths of cancer can be reduced to a great extent.
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, which analyzed data from 204 countries and regions, clarify that the cancer conditions will become more serious by 2050 if steps are not taken yet. The report states that there will be 3.05 crore new cases and 1.86 crore deaths every year in 2050, which will increase by 60.7 percent and 74.5 percent respectively as compared to 2024. That is, in the coming times, cancer is going to be a big health challenge for the whole world. If there is no arrangement for changes in lifestyle, awareness and better health services, then its disastrous results can be seen.
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