Listen to Story Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to rise sharply by 2050, according to a new study. Researchers highlight that most of this increase will be seen in men aged 65 and older. Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease .
However, in a new study, it is projected to be the leading cause of death by the end of this century. While cancer not only causes stress on healthcare systems, it also has a high economic burden with an estimated cumulative cost of $25.2 trillion between 2020 and 2050.
The new study, published in the journal Cancer , was conducted by Australian researchers who analysed data from 2022, covering 30 types of cancer across 185 countries and territories, to forecast future trends. The study estimates that cancer cases in men will rise from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million by 2050, marking an 84% increase.
Cancer deaths are expected to nearly double, increasing from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, a 93% rise.
For men aged 65 and older, the projected increase in cancer deaths is even steeper, at 117%. The study also highlights that countries with lower income levels and shorter life expectancies will likely see the largest increases in cancer deaths among men. Cancer deaths are expected to nearly double, increasing from 5.
4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, a 93% rise. (Photo: Getty Images) Specifically, cancer cases and deaths in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are projected to in.