00:00 The World Health Organization released new data that predicts we will see more than 35 million
00:04 new cancer cases by 2050. The research suggests there will be a 77 percent increase from the
00:11 estimated 20 million cases we had in 2022. The organization cited tobacco, alcohol,
00:17 obesity and air pollution as key factors in the estimated rise. The most developed countries are
00:24 expected to record the greatest increases in case numbers. The survey looked at 115 countries and
00:30 researchers also found that a majority of nations don't spend enough on cancer care and treatment.
00:36 According to Fortune, the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world are lung cancer and female
00:41 breast cancer, according to the latest research. The report comes as we approach World Cancer Day,
00:47 which is on Sunday, February 4th.
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