world cancer day

• World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February to save millions of preventable deaths through education and awareness.

• It also aims to save millions of preventable deaths by putting pressure on governments and individuals around the world to take action against the deadly disease.

• Cancer is the cause of 1 in every 6 deaths. By 2022, there were expected to be 20 million new cases of cancer and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths worldwide.

• The World Health Organization estimates that the burden of cancer will increase by approximately 77% by 2050.

• The most prevalent cancers worldwide are those of the breast, lung, colon, rectum, and prostate.

• Lung cancer caused the most cancer deaths in 2020, although breast cancer was the most common type worldwide.

• The National Cancer Registry Program (ICMR-NCRP) of the Indian Council of Medical Research estimates that there will be more than 3.4 lakh cases of cervical cancer in India in 2023.

• It has been shown that up to 50% of cancers can be prevented.

• The most effective behaviors to prevent cancer are avoiding tobacco and alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and getting timely vaccination.