Global Cancer Incidences, Causes and Future Predictions for Subcontinent Region

Abstract

Noor Kamil, Saba Kamil

Cancer is a significant health concern throughout the globe and a leading cause of death. In this review, we provide the summary of global incidences, causes and future trend of cancer incidences in subcontinent region from 2015 to 2035, based on population data driven by World health organization (GLOBOCAN) online prediction calculator. Data on the estimated number of new cancer cases, mortality rate and global prevalence is available on GLOBOCAN for all the countries and regions of the world. Data from the Cancer facts and figures by World Cancer Research Fund International and Worldwide Cancer Statistics by Cancer Research UK is also utilized. GLOBOCAN provide global data on 27 different cancer types except nonmelanoma dermal cancer. It shows data for both genders at all age groups. Demographic effect of projected cancer incidences in subcontinent in both genders has been compared with global demographic effect which predicted an expected constant rise in all the years projected from 2015 to 2035. Cancer friendly behaviors and cancer causing factors in the world are expected to increase the global economic burden due to growth and aging of population. A collective response from all the sectors of society will be helpful to design and implement a coordinated and integrated comprehensive program to control the rapidly growing burden of cancer in subcontinent.