Advisory Board February 26, 2025
According to a new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), breast cancer cases are expected to increase by almost 40% worldwide by 2050, while deaths from the disease are expected to increase by almost 70%.
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Study details and key findings
For the study, researchers analyzed current and future data on female breast cancer in 46 countries worldwide. They compared 2022 incidence and mortality numbers to projected figures for 2050.
Overall, the researchers found that the number of breast cancer cases worldwide is expected to increase by 38% by 2050. At the same time, the number of deaths from the disease is expected to increase by 68%. In total, the...