Global Cancer Cases and Deaths Among Under-50s Expected to Rise by 2030

By 2030, we will witness a notable rise in early-onset cancers and associated fatalities among individuals under the age of 50, revealed study published in the BMJ Oncology. The study is based on the Global Burden of Diseases report 2019 that analysed the status of 29 types of cancer in 2014 countries (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019 - A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

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Rising Trends in Cancer Cases and Mortality

From 1.82 million in 1990, cancer cases went up to 3.26 million in 2019. However, the related deaths decreased by 28 percent during the period.Further the study showed that breast cancer accounted for the maximum number of early onset cases in under-50 in 2019. Cancers of nasopharynx also known as windpipe (2.28 percent annually) and prostate (2.23 percent annually) rose the fastest since 1990. The early onset of liver cancer, however, fell by 2.88 percent, during the period.

Several studies have shown sedentary lifestyle, westernization of diet (including junk and fast food), increased screen time and lack of exercise are the major reasons behind an increasing case of cancer globally and in India. Obesity, stress, smoking, alcohol, tobacco also contribute to the rising cancer cases. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, relishing simple home-cooked food with ample amounts of leafy greens, exercising daily, and leading a stress-free life can help keep the cancers at bay.

Reference:

1. Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019 - A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 - (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2787350)

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