Study: By 2050, global cancer deaths will rise by nearly 75%

By 2050, an estimated 18.6 million people will die of cancer, while the number of new cases will reach 30.5 million, according to a study published in the medical journal The Lancet. Low-income countries are expected to be hit the hardest.

They will account for more than half of all new cancer cases and two-thirds of deaths over the next 25 years, researchers predict, as reported by DW.

The study, conducted between 1990 and 2023, examined 47 types of cancer.

Scientists state that today, more than 40% of cancer deaths are linked to 44 “modifiable” risk factors, such as smoking, unhealthy diets, and high blood sugar levels.

To change this trend, the researchers called for improved access to faster and more accurate cancer diagnostics, high-quality treatment, and supportive care—especially in low-income countries.

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