Cancer

Cancer - Global Facts

Here are some global facts about cancer.

• One in three of us will be diagnosed with cancer during our life
• Each year more than 7 million people around the world die of cancer.
• Cancer accounts for 13% of all deaths worldwide
• Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer (1.3 million deaths per year)
• Tobacco use is the greatest risk factor for cancer
• More than 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low and middle income counties.

New Cancer Cases Per Year

Breast Cancer

Cancer in males