Learn about the prevalence of major known risk factors for cancer in populations around the world.
Tobacco causes at least 17 forms of cancer and is responsible for at least 2.6 million cancer deaths per year.
They also cause more than one-quarter of all cancers in many low-income countries in Africa and Asia.
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer. No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.
Around 40% of uterine cancer deaths and almost 20% of kidney cancer deaths are attributable to excess body fatness.
The risk of melanoma is also about 60% higher if a person starts indoor tanning before age 35.
Explore the global cancer burden in terms of incidence, mortality, prevalence, and survival for each major world region as well as by Human Development Index.
Discover effective interventions across the cancer continuum, from prevention to early detection, treatment, and palliative care.
More than a billion people still use tobacco products worldwide due to failure to fully implement proven tobacco control measures.
Vaccines for hepatitis B virus and human papillomavirus can prevent major-infection-related cancers.
Global collaborative partnerships accelerate efforts to bridge the research gap, particularly in the areas of prevention and implementation and translation, to improve cancer outcomes worldwide.
Global progress against cancer is only possible through shared commitment and collaboration across countries and communities
Implementing an essential set of cancer services as part of universal health coverage could save more than 7 million lives by 2030.
Learn more about recent advances in global cancer with complete access to The Cancer Atlas' data.
WHO announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin® has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule. The decision is made based on new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set out in the WHO’s 2022 recommendations for alternative, off-label use of HPV vaccines in single-dose schedules.
Read moreA Working Group of international experts was convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to review and assess all available evidence on the effectiveness of selected alcohol policies in reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages at the population level.
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