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Cancer Cases Set to Surge by 2050 | Science News
Cancer cases are set to skyrocket to 34 million by 2050 — a 67% jump — driven by aging populations and global growth. Rates vary wildly, with Australia and New Zealand topping the charts while parts of Africa and South-Central Asia lag far behind. The good news? Nearly half of all cancer deaths are preventable through quitting tobacco, avoiding infections, limiting alcohol, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight. Lung cancer remains the top killer, but colorectal, liver, and prostate cancers are also major threats — and cervical cancer still claims lives in places where vaccines and…
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