New Data Show Nearly 50% of All Cancer Deaths Worldwide Are Attributable to Modifiable Risk Factors
By Jo Cavallo
July 25, 2025
1. 50% of cancer deaths linked to modifiable risk factors. 2. Rising cancer rates in low-income countries. 3. Projected 74% increase in cancer cases by 2050. 4. 19 million new cancer cases estimated in 2022. 5. Urgent need for universal health coverage mentioned. 6. Report developed with 70 experts from 35 institutions. 7. Key findings presented at Cancer Prevention Research Conference 2025.