By A new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has predicted a massive 38% rise in global breast cancer cases by 2050.
The report, published in Nature Medicine on Monday, also warned that deaths from the disease could jump by 68% each year if no major changes are made.
According to the projections, the world could face 3.2 million new breast cancer cases annually by 2050, along with 1.1 million deaths linked to the disease.
The report stressed that low-and-middle-income countries will bear the heaviest burden, as many of these nations still struggle with poor access to early detection, proper treatment, and essential cancer care.
IARC scientist and co-author of the report, Joanne Kim, described the outlook as alarming, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to improve cancer care in vulnerable regions.
Health experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns, better screening programs, and increased funding for cancer care, especially in countries where healthcare systems remain weak.
