Hill August 12, 2024
Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to skyrocket by 2050, according to a new study, especially for those aged 65 and older.
The research, published in the journal Cancer, showed the current sharp disparity in cancer mortality and cases among men is likely to increase without interventions.
Between 2022 and 2050, cancer cases among men are projected to increase 84 percent from 10.3 million to 19 million. Deaths are expected to rise 94 percent, from 5.4 million to 10.5 million, with a 117 percent increase among men aged 65 years and older.
Cancer cases and deaths are projected to increase nearly 40 percent among working-age groups and by 50 percent in countries that have a...