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Prepared by: Vita Abrashi-Kajtazi
- August 13, 2024 12:00
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The number of cases of cancer in men and the number of deaths of men from this disease are expected to increase by 2050, especially among those over 65 years of age.
In a recent study published in the journal Cancer, researchers from Australia analyzed cases and deaths from 30 types of cancer in 185 countries in 2022, making projections for the future, writes CNN.
The study predicts that overall cases of cancer in men will increase from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050, an increase of 84 percent. Cancer deaths are projected to increase from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, an increase of 93 percent. Deaths among men 65 and older are projected to increase by 117 percent.
Countries with less financial income are also expected to see greater increases in men's cancer deaths. "Between 2022 and 2050, in Africa and the eastern Mediterranean, the number of cases and deaths is projected to increase. While in Europe, it is projected that the growth will be half smaller", the study statement says.
Men are more prone to die from cancer because they smoke more and drink more alcohol, behaviors that are the cause of many cases of cancer. In addition, men have less access to programs that encourage them to do checks and scans.
Lung cancer is predicted to be the number one cause of cancer death in men in 2050. The types of cancer predicted to be the most common are mesothelioma for the most cases and prostate cancer for the most deaths.
Researchers have stated that better access to health and infrastructure, including an adequate workplace, are necessary to improve the current numbers of cancer cases and deaths expected to occur by 2050.
Earlier this year, a report by the American Cancer Society found that the biggest burden of cancer in the world is population growth and aging, with the global population nearing 8 billion in 2022 which is projected to reach 9.7 billion by the year 2050.
"When it comes to the number of cancer cases in the world, we think it will go up to 35 million by 2050, mainly because of the aging population," Dr. William Dahut, chief of the American Cancer Society, told CNN. .
He added that if more people smoke and are overweight, along with other risk factors for cancer, the number of cases can increase even more, especially in economically undeveloped countries.
