By 2050, Global Breast Cancer Mortality Will Increase by 68%
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According to the latest projections from the World Health Organization (WHO), global breast cancer mortality is expected to rise by 68% by 2050. This is considered one of the most serious challenges facing the global healthcare system.
Currently, one in 20 women develops breast cancer during her lifetime. In 2022, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with this dangerous disease, and 670,000 lost their lives. Experts believe that if appropriate measures are not taken, these numbers will continue to rise in the coming years.
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer reports that by 2050, 3.2 million new cases of breast cancer will be recorded annually, with deaths reaching 1.1 million per year. According to agency expert Joanna Kim, every minute, four women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer, and one woman dies from the disease – a sobering reality.
WHO data indicates that in recent years, breast cancer mortality rates have decreased in Cuba and 29 developed countries. However, only seven countries – Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Switzerland – have met global health goals by reducing mortality rates by at least 2.5% per year. Australia, the UK, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand, and Sweden are also making significant progress toward this target.
A study published in Nature Medicine suggests that if all countries achieve a 2.5% annual reduction in breast cancer mortality, the number of deaths from the disease could nearly halve by 2050.
One of the most effective ways to combat breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis. Regular medical check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding risk factors play a crucial role in preventing the disease. In developing countries, expanding screening programs and increasing public awareness efforts are essential steps in addressing this growing health crisis.
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer reports that by 2050, 3.2 million new cases of breast cancer will be recorded annually, with deaths reaching 1.1 million per year. According to agency expert Joanna Kim, every minute, four women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer, and one woman dies from the disease – a sobering reality.
WHO data indicates that in recent years, breast cancer mortality rates have decreased in Cuba and 29 developed countries. However, only seven countries – Belgium, Denmark, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Switzerland – have met global health goals by reducing mortality rates by at least 2.5% per year. Australia, the UK, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand, and Sweden are also making significant progress toward this target.
A study published in Nature Medicine suggests that if all countries achieve a 2.5% annual reduction in breast cancer mortality, the number of deaths from the disease could nearly halve by 2050.
One of the most effective ways to combat breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis. Regular medical check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding risk factors play a crucial role in preventing the disease. In developing countries, expanding screening programs and increasing public awareness efforts are essential steps in addressing this growing health crisis.
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