Cancers: a major cause of death worldwide
Key figures
2nd
leading cause of death
in the world.
17
million
new cases per year.
Focus on the 4 main cancers2
Lung cancer
1st most frequently diagnosed cancer in the world and 1st cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women.
2.1 million of new cases and1.8 million deaths (18.4%) in 2018.
Breast cancer
Most common cancer for women, 2nd most common cancer overall, 5th most fatal cancer.
2.1 million new cases and 626 679 deaths (6.6%) in 2018.
Colorectal cancer
3rd most frequently diagnosed cancer in the world and 2nd most fatal cancer.
1.8 million new cases and 880 792 (9.2%) in 2018.
Prostate cancer
4th most frequently diagnosed cancer in the world and the 8th most fatal cancer.
1.3 million new cases and 358 989 (3,8%) in 2018.
Do you know the main risk factors for cancer?
Currently 30 to 50% of cancers can be prevented3.
Approximately one third of cancer deaths are due to the 5 main behavioural and dietary risk factors:

3 Keys to be engaged in your own health!
KNOW HOW TO ACT BETTER

REACH YOUR GOALS

COMMUNICATE MORE WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN
