A study reveals that the rate of new cases in those over 55, who still make up the majority, remains stable, but diagnoses are increasing at younger ages
That was discussed in the article, but they also pointed out that in western countries the diagnosis is improving. The bulk of the ‘new cancer’ seems to be in developing nations for multiple reasons.
However, the data reveals that there are several worlds within the same planet. In wealthy countries, where there has been “success in detection, diagnosis, and treatment,” the authors say, the incidence remains stable and mortality rates are declining (five-year survival rates are between 85% and 90%). In contrast, lower-income regions are experiencing an explosion of new diagnoses, and due to deficiencies in their healthcare systems and limited (or nonexistent) access to top-tier diagnostic and therapeutic resources, mortality rates are also skyrocketing (one study in Africa placed the three-year survival rate at 50%).
Do they account for changing economic factors as well? I would be curious about how many of the new diagnoses are from people who might have died from other causes, or been classified that say.
That was discussed in the article, but they also pointed out that in western countries the diagnosis is improving. The bulk of the ‘new cancer’ seems to be in developing nations for multiple reasons.
Do they account for changing economic factors as well? I would be curious about how many of the new diagnoses are from people who might have died from other causes, or been classified that say.