Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries
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Implication
Global Cancer Burden Analysis reveals rising incidence and mortality trends, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Key Points
- An estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases occurred worldwide in 2020, highlighting a significant global cancer burden.
- Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, accounting for approximately 1.8 million fatalities reported in 2020.
- GLOBOCAN data demonstrates that cancer incidence was largely higher in transitioned countries, with variations in mortality emerging across regions and sexes for specific cancers. The forecast indicates a 47% rise in global cancer cases by 2040, necessitating urgent infrastructure improvements for effective cancer care in transitioning countries.
Cite This Study
Sung et al. (2021) studied this question.