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Health Promotion The Cancer Atlas

WebHealth Promotion | The Cancer Atlas. Mexico. USA, Philadelphia. United Kingdom. Action. A 10% excise tax increase on sugar-sweetened beverages on January 1, 2014. The city …

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The Burden of Cancer The Cancer Atlas

WebIn 2018, and estimated 18.1 million cancer cases will occur worldwide. In 2040, an estimated 29.4 million cancer cases will occur, with the increase based solely on demographic …

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Universal Health Coverage The Cancer Atlas

WebThe creation of Seguro Popular in Mexico, making universal health coverage mandatory through a system of social protection, has improved access to care and survival from …

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The Cancer Atlas Explore global cancer data and insights.

WebCreated in Partnership by American Cancer Society, Inc., Atlantic 57, and Language Dept.. Disclaimer. The designations employed and the presentation of these materials do not …

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Human Carcinogens The Cancer Atlas

WebAluminium production. Arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds. Asbestos (all forms) Beryllium and beryllium compounds. Bis (chloromethyl)ether; chloromethyl methyl ether …

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Lung Cancer The Cancer Atlas

WebGlobally, there were an estimated 2.1 million lung cancer cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2018. Incidence and mortality rates vary 20-fold between regions. (Figure 1) The …

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The Economic Burden of Cancer The Cancer Atlas

WebCancer results in economic burden for patients, healthcare systems, and countries due to healthcare spending, and productivity losses from morbidity and premature mortality. …

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Breast Cancer The Cancer Atlas

WebBreast cancer is the leading cancer type in females in most countries in the world in 2018. (Map 1) About one in twenty females will be diagnosed with breast cancer over the …

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Research The Cancer Atlas

WebCancer publications in Chile increased from 158 in 2010 to 382 in 2017. Cancer publications in Brazil increased from 1379 in 2010 to 2700 in 2017. Between 2010 and 2017, cancer …

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About the Atlas The Cancer Atlas

WebThe continuing and escalating global fight against cancer demands new tools and the latest available data and trends. The Cancer Atlas website and The Cancer Atlas, Third Edition …

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Ultraviolet Radiation The Cancer Atlas

WebA majority of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Keratinocyte skin cancers (basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas) are the most common human …

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Cancer Surveillance The Cancer Atlas

WebDiscover effective interventions across the cancer continuum, from prevention to early detection, treatment, and palliative care. Many organizations work in the fight against …

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Cancer Survivorship The Cancer Atlas

WebBreast cancer (early and local stages) People who have had treatment for breast cancer should have an agreed, written care plan, which should be recorded by a named …

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The Burden The Cancer Atlas

WebGeographic Diversity. Based on population growth and aging, the global cancer burden will grow to 29.4 million cases annually in 2040 (assuming global rates in 2018 remain …

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Policies & Legislation The Cancer Atlas

WebPolicies & Legislation. Policy and legislation are essential to address the burden of cancer globally and locally. The effective use of law to achieve population health goals requires …

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History of Cancer The Cancer Atlas

Web4.2 – 3.9 million years ago The oldest known hominid malignant tumor was found in Homo erectus, or Australopithecus, by Louis Leakey in 1932. 3000 BCE EGYPT Evidence of …

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Cancer in Indigenous Populations The Cancer Atlas

WebIn the United States (2012-2016), cancer death risk in Indigenous populations compared with non-Indigenous is 30% lower for breast; 21% lower for lung; 2.1 times higher for …

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The Cancer Continuum The Cancer Atlas

WebMonitor for breast cancer recurrence, second primary cancers. Monitor for long-term conditions. LIMITED. Monitor for endocrine medication adherence. MAXIMAL. Genetic …

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Tobacco Control The Cancer Atlas

WebTobacco use is the largest preventable cancer risk factor. While global cigarette consumption and overall prevalence have been declining recently, success has been …

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