The International Agency for Research on Cancer (AIRC) indicates the most common and lethal types of cancer
The cancer represents one of the main causes of death, with a significant impact on public health and the economy.
According to the International Agency for Research (IARC), they were diagnosed in 2022 around 20 million new cases worldwide and 9.7 million of these have lost their lives because of it.
The incidence globally has grown exponentially, with a +77% of new cases expected by 2050. The aging population, increased smoking, obesity and exposure to carcinogens are some of the factors that contribute to this alarming trend.
As regards the types, in the male population it is mainly widespread in the lungs, prostate, colorectal, stomach and stomach; in the female one, it affects the breast, colorectal, lungs, cervix, stomach. If we limit the analysis to Italy, then male individuals experience it above all in the lungs, colorectal, prostate, bladder, stomach and pancreas; women are mostly affected in the breast, colorectal, lungs, pancreas and liver.
In absolute terms, lung cancer is the most diagnosed, followed by breast, colorectal, prostate and stomach. The most lethal is also in the lungs, in front of the colorectum, breast, pancreas and liver.
In our peninsula, almost 400,000 people received a diagnosis in 2023 and there were more than 180,000 deaths last year.
The incidence and rate of deaths vary considerably between different geographical areas, proving lethal especially in low- and middle-income countries. In order to reduce the extent, it is essential to undergo regular prevention activity and it is never too early to start.
In fact, early diagnosis increases the chances of survival. Furthermore, it is crucial to implement an awareness campaign on the importance of healthy lifestyles as well as periodic screening, as well as promoting fundraising activities for the development of increasingly advanced and effective techniques.
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