Cancer Rates Soar Globally: Are Healthcare Systems Ready? The World Health Organization has reported a staggering rise in cancer rates worldwide, with some countries experiencing a more pronounced increase than others.
According to WHO data, cancer cases increased by 15% between 2018 and 2020, with an estimated 19 million new cases and 43 million people living with cancer globally.
Cancer rates are rising faster in Europe than anywhere else, with the European Commission warning of a "growing burden" on healthcare systems.