A recent study in the American Cancer Society’s journal Cancer forecasts a dramatic rise in Global Cancer cases and deaths among men by 2050. The research predicts a 93% increase in cancer deaths and an 84% rise in cancer cases from 2022 to 2050.
The study emphasizes that these increases will be most severe in men aged 65 and older, especially in regions with lower to medium human development.
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Utilizing data from the Global Cancer Observatory, the research analyzed over 30 cancer types across 185 countries, revealing a troubling trend.
Dr. Jon LaPook of CBS News noted that this rise could mean about 5 million additional cancer deaths per year in men by 2050. This follows WHO’s earlier prediction of a 77% increase in global cancer cases, surpassing 35 million by 2050.
Factors driving this increase include aging populations, growth, and rising exposure to risk factors such as air pollution, tobacco, alcohol, and obesity.
Smoking remains a key modifiable risk factor. The study also highlights that lower rates of prevention, screening, and treatment among men contribute to higher cancer rates.
Improving access to these services for older men could significantly enhance cancer outcomes, according to lead author Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu.
