According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), cancer continues to be one of the main threats to health in the region of the Americas. The figures are alarming and show a worrying trend.
According to data provided by the Organization, cancer is the second cause of morbidity and mortality in the Americas, surpassed only by cardiovascular diseases.
By 2022 there were 4.2 million people diagnosed and 1.4 deaths attributed to the disease. In addition, cancer is also having an alarming impact on young people; it is estimated that 54% of new cancer cases and 45.1% of deaths occur in people aged 69 or younger.
Projections maintain the trend and estimate that worldwide there will be a 60% increase in the cancer burden over the next two decades, which implies that by approximately 2044 there will be approximately 30 million new cases, especially with a growth in low and middle income countries.
In the specific case of the Americas, if current trends continue, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase by 59.3% by 2045, which implies that approximately 6.7 million people might be diagnosed with the disease. disease.
The data, according to PAHO, are a wake-up call for both governments and health systems, as well as for communities in general, since it is necessary to take urgent measures to help confront this public health crisis, putting in place marks prevention strategies, early detection and equitable access to effective treatments.
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