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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cancer represents a major global health challenge, imposing significant clinical, social, and economic burdens.
  • It is a leading cause of death worldwide, second only to ischemic heart disease, and projected to become the primary cause by 2060.
  • The overall risk of developing cancer between ages 0-74 is 20.2%, with higher rates in men (22.4%) than women (18.2%).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise overview of current global cancer epidemiology.
  • To present recent data on the frequency, mortality, and survival rates of the 15 leading cancer types.
  • To inform healthcare interventions for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized official databases from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Cancer Society (ACS).
  • Analyzed data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival expectancy.
  • Focused on the 15 leading cancer types globally.

Main Results:

  • In 2018, 18 million new cancer cases were diagnosed globally. The most frequent cancers were lung (2.09 million), breast (2.09 million), and prostate (1.28 million).
  • Cancer caused 8.97 million deaths in 2018. Lung, liver, and stomach cancers were the deadliest in the general population. Lung and breast cancers led mortality in men and women, respectively.
  • Prognosis varies significantly: prostate and thyroid cancers have excellent 5-year survival rates (~100%), while esophagus, liver, and pancreas cancers have poor prognoses (<20% at 5 years).

Conclusions:

  • Cancer remains a critical global health issue with substantial impact on life years lost (Disability-Adjusted Life Years - DALYs).
  • Understanding cancer epidemiology, including incidence, mortality, and survival trends, is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.
  • This report highlights the need for targeted interventions to prevent, diagnose, and manage cancer globally, addressing disparities in outcomes.