Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on cancer providing key facts and information on figures, causes, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, WHO response.

Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer in men, while breast, colorectal, lung, cervical and thyroid cancer are the most common among women.

Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer affects everyone – the young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children – and represents a tremendous burden on patients, families and societies. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Yet, many of these deaths can be avoided. Between 30-50% of cancers are preventable by healthy lifestyle choices such as avoidance of tobacco and public health measures ...

Cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases characterized by the growth of abnormal cells beyond their usual boundaries that can then invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs.

癌症 - World Health Organization (WHO)
重要事实 癌症是全世界的一个主要死因，2020年近1000万例（或近六分之一）死亡由癌症导致。 最常见的癌症是乳腺癌、肺癌、结肠癌、直肠癌以及前列腺癌。 大约三分之一的癌症死亡源自烟草使用、高体重指数、酒精消费、水果和蔬菜摄入量低以及缺乏身体活动。此外，空气污染是肺癌的一个重要 ...

World Cancer Day
Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day. Today marks twenty-five years of signing the Charter of Paris Against Cancer at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millenium. On this year’s World Cancer Day themed United by Unique, which is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer, WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people ...

Lung cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases. Lung cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited. Screening high risk individuals has the potential to allow early ...

Cancer WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, particularly in developing countries. In the WHO Western Pacific Region, it is estimated that close to 6.8 million new cases occurred in 2022.

癌症 - World Health Organization (WHO)
30%至50%的癌症死亡可以通过改变或避免关键风险因素和实施现有的循证预防策略加以预防。也可以通过癌症的早期检测和癌症 ...

Cancer : une charge toujours plus lourde dans le monde et des besoins ...
À l’approche de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, le Centre international de recherche sur le cancer (CIRC), une agence de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS), vient de publier ses dernières estimations concernant la charge mondiale de cette maladie.