Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 3, 2022 — Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers. Around one-third of deaths from cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and ...
Breast cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 13, 2024 — Breast cancer caused 670 000 deaths globally in 2022. Roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific risk factors other than sex and age. Breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of 185 in 2022. Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world. Approximately 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in ...
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 16, 2024 — Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women.
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
Feb 1, 2024 — The IARC estimates, based on the best sources of data available in countries in 2022, highlight the growing burden of cancer, the disproportionate impact on underserved populations, and the urgent need to address cancer inequities worldwide. In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths.
Cervical cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 5, 2024 — Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with around 660 000 new cases in 2022. In the same year, about 94% of the 350 000 deaths caused by cervical cancer occurred in low- and middle-income countries. The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality are in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Central America and ...
Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 11, 2023 — Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause severe harm and death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. …
Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 26, 2023 — Lung cancer is a significant public health concern, causing a considerable number of deaths globally. GLOBOCAN 2020 estimates of cancer incidence and mortality produced by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) show as lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, with an estimated 1.8 million deaths (18%) in 2020.
Childhood and adolescent cancer statistics - World Health …
Each year, an estimated 400 000 children (aged 0–19 years) develop cancer globally. Nearly 9 in 10 of these children live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where treatment is often unavailable or unaffordable. As a result, less than 30% of children with cancer in LMICs survive, compared to 80% or more in high-income countries. A ...
Childhood cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 13, 2021 — Each year, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. [1, 2] The most common types of childhood cancers include leukemias, brain cancers, lymphomas and solid tumours, such as neuroblastoma and Wilms tumours. [1,2] In high-income countries, where comprehensive services are generally accessible, more than 80% ...
Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 2, 2022 — Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for about 10 million deaths per year. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer (1). Top 5 types of cancer killing men. Worldwide, in 2015, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency): lung, liver, stomach, colorectal and prostate cancers.