The number of cancer patients may increase by more than 75 percent

The number of cancer patients worldwide could increase by more than 75 percent by 2050, according to the World Health Organization.

The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that in 2012, the number of cancer cases and deaths worldwide was 14.1 million and 8.2 million, respectively. A decade later, these numbers had increased to 20 million and 9.7 million, respectively.

The organization predicted that the number of cancer cases could rise to 35 million by 2050, which is at least 77 percent more than in 2022.

The IARC said tobacco use, alcohol consumption and obesity are among the main factors driving the increase in cancer cases, along with aging and population growth.

It is estimated that 4.8 million more people in high-income countries will be diagnosed with cancer by 2050. However, the highest incidence will be in low-income countries. It is also estimated that cancer mortality rates in poor countries could double.

IARC monitors cancer worldwide. They work on 36 types of cancer in 185 countries. It has also been reported that 10 types of cancer are causing the most harm and death to people.