Study projects cancer deaths to rise by 75 pc in next 25 years; ageing among driving factors

Yearly deaths from cancer could rise by nearly 75 per cent in the next 25 years to 186 million with a countrys economic growth and an increasingly ageing population being major driving factors according to a global study published in The Lancet journalNew cases of cancer are estimated to increase by 61 per cent to 305 million in 2050Researchers also estimated that since 1990 deaths from cancer increased 74 per cent to 104 million and new cases more than doubled to 185 million in 2023 with majority of those living in low and middleincome countries affectedIndia was found to see a jump of 264 per cent in cancer rates between 19902023 among the highest in the world China was found to see a fall in rates by 185 per centThe team added that more than 40 per cent of deaths due to cancer around the world are linked to 44 risk factors which can be addressed including tobacco use an unhealthy diet and high blood sugar thereby presenting an opportunity for preventionDespite the clear need for action cancer control policies and implementation remain underprioritised in global health and there is insufficient funding to address this challenge in many settings said lead author Dr Lisa Force from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation IHME at the US University of Washington which coordinates the Global Burden of Disease GBD studyThe GBD study looks at data from 204 countries and territories to discern trends and patterns in disease and quantify health loss and risk factors across places and timeThe researchers added that while overall death rates across the world fell by 24 per cent between 1990 and 2023 disparities in reduction rates were seen between high and lowincome countriesRates of new cases worsened in lowincome up by 24 per cent and lowermiddleincome countries up by 29 per cent underscoring the disproportionate growth occurring in regions with lower resources the team saidCancer remains an important contributor to disease burden globally and our study highlights how it is anticipated to grow substantially over the coming decades with disproportionate growth in countries with limited resources Dr Force saidShe added that greater efforts are required to reduce disparities in health service delivery such as access to accurate and timely diagnosis and quality treatment in ensuring equitable cancer outcomes the world overThe authors wrote The reference forecasts the most likely future estimate that in 2050 there will be 305 million cases and 186 million deaths from cancer globally 607 per cent and 745 per cent increases from 2024 respectivelyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever