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WHO: About 20 million affected by cancer in 2022. In 2050 new cases will increase by 75 percent

2024-02-03 12:33:35Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

WHO: About 20 million affected by cancer in 2022. In 2050 new cases will

On the eve of February 4, the International Day of the fight against cancer, the World Health Organization gave the alarm that until 2050 globally, an increase of 77% of new cancer diagnoses per year is predicted, going from 20 million cases that were in in 2022 to 35 million cases in 2050.

According to the latest WHO study based on data from 115 countries, the increase in cases is related to the aging and growth of the population, as well as the exposure of people to risk factors, some of which are related to socio-economic development. Smoking, alcohol and obesity are the main factors behind the increase in the incidence of cancer, as are air pollution and other environmental factors.

Developed countries are expected to experience the largest absolute increase in incidence, with 4.8 million new cases projected in 2050 compared to 2022. However, the increase in incidence is most striking in low- and middle-developed countries, respectively 142% and 99%. Likewise, according to the WHO, cancer mortality in these countries is expected to almost double by 2050.

But the World Health Organization underlines the fact that "The impact of this increase will not be felt equally in countries of different levels of development. Those with the fewest resources to manage the growing burden of cancer will experience the greatest consequences.

"Despite the progress that has been made in the early detection of cancer and the treatment and care of cancer patients – there are significant disparities in treatment outcomes not only between high- and low-income regions of the world, but also within countries. .

According to WHO, tools exist to enable governments to prioritize cancer care and ensure that everyone has access to quality and affordable services.

To talk numbers, in 2022, 20 million new cases and 9.7 deaths from cancer were discovered. About 1 in 5 people develop cancer during their lifetime, and about 1 in 9 men and 1 in 12 women die from the disease. The WHO global survey, which includes Albania, shows that only 39% of the participating countries covered the basics of cancer management as part of their basic health services funded for all citizens. Only 28% of participating countries covered additional care for people seeking palliative care, including pain relief in general, not just cancer-related. There were three main types of cancer in 2022, that of the lung, breast and colon.


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