Global cancer deaths 2050: By 2050, 75% of deaths will be due to cancer, a frightening revelation in the study

Cancer Deaths: Unhealthy diets and changing lifestyles are driving cancer cases to rise faster than ever before. Let us explain why cancer deaths are on the rise.

Global Cancer Deaths: A recent study has revealed a shocking finding. According to this report, published in The Lancet journal, the number of cancer deaths each year could increase by approximately 75 percent to 18.6 million in the next 25 years, or by 2050. Let's explain the full report in detail.

Cancer cases will also increase rapidly

The report estimates that the number of new cancer cases will increase by 61 percent to 30.5 million by 2050. Currently, approximately 18.5 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year. This means that the number of patients will nearly double in the next 25 years.

Changes since 1990

• In 1990, the number of deaths due to cancer was very low.
• Cancer deaths are projected to increase by 74 percent to 10.4 million by 2023.
• During the same period, the number of new patients also doubled to 1.85 crore.

Different picture in India and China

The study also found that cancer incidence in India increased by 26.4 percent from 1990 to 2023. This is one of the highest rates of increase in the world. In contrast, cancer incidence in China decreased by 18.5 percent.

What is the reason?

• According to experts, there are two major reasons behind the rapid spread of cancer-
• Economic development and changing lifestyles – such as unhealthy eating habits, smoking, alcohol, obesity and lack of physical activity.
• Increase in elderly population – The risk of cancer increases with age.
• Preventable causes

The report states that more than 40 percent of cancer deaths worldwide are linked to 44 risk factors. The main ones include:

• Tobacco consumption
• unhealthy food
• Excess sugar and high blood sugar
• Obesity and lack of exercise

Cancer prevention is possible by paying attention to these causes and improving lifestyle.

Lack of policies and health services

Dr. Lisa Force, lead author of the study, said that policies and plans for cancer control are still not prioritized on the global health agenda. Many countries lack adequate funding, which prevents timely diagnosis and better treatment. She also said that if all countries had access to equitable and quality health services, cancer deaths could be significantly reduced.

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, which analyzed data from 204 countries and territories, clearly indicates that if action is not taken now, the cancer situation will worsen by 2050. The report states that in 2050, there will be 30.5 million new cases and 18.6 million deaths each year, an increase of 60.7 percent and 74.5 percent, respectively, compared to 2024. This means that cancer is poised to become a major health challenge for the entire world in the future. If lifestyle changes, awareness, and improved healthcare are not implemented in time, the consequences could be devastating.

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