Global Burden of Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
How many cancer cases & deaths occurred in 2014?
A
cases: 14.1 million
deaths: 8.2 million
2
Q
Evolution of cancer cases and deaths (numbers)
A
2012 - 2035:
Cases: rise by 70%
Deaths: rise by 78%
3
Q
Estimation of new (adult) cancers due to high BMI =
A
3.6%
4
Q
Names Cancer
A
L: none
R: Arnold
5
Q
Interventions for cancer step:
A
planning -> prevention -> early detection -> diagnosis and treatment -> palliative care -> policy and advocacy
6
Q
R: Cancer:
A… (4)
A
Arnold:
- % new cancers in 2012
- types of cancer
- burden = higher in…
- need global effort
