Prostate cancer cases are projected to double to 2.9 million a year by 2040, with annual deaths expected to rise by 85%, according to the largest study of its kind. The study highlights the significant impact of an aging global population and increasing life expectancy. With these trends, the number of older men living for longer is rising, leading to a surge in prostate cancer diagnoses.
Prostate cancer is already a major cause of death and disability, and it is the most common form of cancer among men in over 100 countries. However, with the aging population, a new analysis forecasts a dramatic increase in cases