Surge in Male Cancer Fatalities Predicted by 2050: A Global Health Crisis Looms
A study predicts a 93% rise in global male cancer fatalities by 2050, driven by ageing, lifestyle factors, and late diagnoses, highlighting a looming health crisis.
Global Study Predicts Alarming 93% Surge in Male Cancer Fatalities by 2050, Highlighting Urgent Need for Prevention and Early Detection Strategies
A recent study published by the American Cancer Society has projected a disturbing trend: an unprecedented increase in males’ cancer mortality rate by 2050. Namalone, the study estimates that male cancer deaths would be 93% higher, with the number of annual fatalities standing at about 10. undefined This worrying projection clearly reveals the increasing characterization of cancer as a health menace that is not only affecting the female gender but also men.
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Among the many factors behind this rise, one stands out: the growth in the number of elderly people. With improved life expectancy witnessed globally, there are higher chances of getting cancer with an emphasis on older man as being highly vulnerable. Specifically, prostate and lung cancers which are recognized as common types of cancer in men, are expected to have the highest rates of increase in the frequency of occurrences.
The study took the demographic and cancer data from the 185 countries and territories and concluded that male is vulnerable to cancer than female since they take cigarettes and alcohol and exposed themselves to the carcinogens at work place. Further, men do not take routine cancer screening tests thereby being diagnosed at later stages and are likely to die from the illnesses.
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It is more often observed that old men encounter problems in getting the treatment done due to less affordability and are more likely to get diagnosed at later stages, which affects the cancer survival rate. Cancer deaths among older men were projected to increase by more than 100% by 2050, making it crucial to identify specific strategies.
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Furthermore, the variations within regions predict that Africa & Eastern Mediterranean may witness a 2- fold increase in the prevalence rate of embodied violence against women. Evidence shows that cancer incidences and mortality rates may rise by fivefold in certain regions and by 1.5 to twofold in Europe. It is worth noting that lung cancer is anticipated to account for the largest number of deaths due to cancer while ranked second to lung cancer are colorectal and prostate cancer. The authors argue that these disturbing trends require urgent global response to enhance cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment in men across the globe.
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