Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds

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Aug 12, 2024

Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds


Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to surge by 2050, according to a study published Monday, with large increases among men 65 and older.

For the study, published in the journal Cancer, researchers from Australia analyzed cases and deaths from 30 types of cancer in 185 countries and territories in 2022 to make projections for 2050.

The study projects that overall cancer cases among men will increase from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050, an increase of 84%. 

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