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Global Cancer Statistics

Global Cancer Statistics

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With the growing incidence of cancer worldwide, it is important to know the key cancer statistics across the world as having a better understanding of the top cancers affecting both men and women will help increase the need for screening preventive measures.

Top 5 cancers affecting men worldwide

Ranking Site
1 Lung
2 Prostate

Colorectum 
4 Stomach
5

Top 5 cancers affecting women worldwide

Ranking Site
1​​ Breast
2 Colorectum 
3 Lung 
4 Cervix uteri  

Thyroid

Source:  Population Fact Sheets by the World Health Organisation


Most common causes of cancer death for men worldwide

Site No. of Deaths
Lung1,098,700
Liver521,000
Stomach469,000
Colorectal373,600
Prostate307,500
Esophageal281,200

Most common causes of cancer death for women worldwide

Site No. of Deaths
Breast521,900
Lung, bronchus & trachea491,200
Colorectal320,000
Cervix uteri265,700
Stomach254,100
Liver224,500

​​ Source: World Cancer Report 2014 by the World Health Organisation