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Cancer
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Approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low- and middle-income countries.
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for about 10 million deaths per year. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer (1).
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Top 5 types of cancer killing men
Worldwide, in 2015, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency): lung, liver, stomach, colorectal and prostate cancers.
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Top 5 types of cancer killing women
Worldwide, in 2015, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency): breast, lung, colorectal, cervical and stomach cancers.
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Tobacco use is the most important risk factor for cancer and is responsible for approximately 25% of cancer deaths (2).
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Cancer-causing infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% of cancer cases in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
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Late-stage presentation and lack of access to diagnosis and treatment are common, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
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The economic impact of cancer is significant and increasing. The total annual economic cost of cancer in 2010 was estimated at US$ 1.16 trillion (5).
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Palliative care
Worldwide, only about 14% of people who need palliative care currently receive it.
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Only 1 in 3 countries reported high quality cancer incidence data in 2019 (6).
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