92% of people will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime, says WHO
- Posted on July 10, 2026
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92% of people will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime, says WHO
Cancer affects nearly everyone globally, with one in five developing the disease. The world recorded over twenty million new cases and ten million deaths last year. Financial hardship and mental health struggles impact many affected individuals and families. Survival rates significantly differ between high-income and low-income nations. Preventable risk factors and policy choices drive these stark global disparities.
