Cancers figure among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with approximately 14 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer related deaths in 2012.
The number of new cases is expected to rise by about 70% over the next 2 decades.
More than 30% of cancer deaths could be prevented by modifying or avoiding key risk factors
Additional Information
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 8.2 million deaths in 2012 (1). The most common causes of cancer death are cancers of:
lung (1.59 million deaths)
liver (745 000 deaths)
stomach (723 000 deaths)
colorectal (694 000 deaths)
breast (521 000 deaths)
oesophageal cancer (400 000 deaths) (1).
More than 30% of cancer deaths could be prevented by modifying or avoiding key risk factors, including:
tobacco use
being overweight or obese
unhealthy diet with low fruit and vegetable intake
