Cancer is a major cause of death globally, with varying prevalence across different countries. An infographic by Visual Capitalist highlights age-standardized cancer incidence rates from over 180 countries.
1. Data Source: The visualization uses information from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), presenting age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) per 100,000 people for fair comparison.
2. Top Countries:
• Australia has the highest incidence rate at 463.2.
• New Zealand follows at 427.3, and Denmark at 375.4.
• The U. S. reports 367.2 new cancer cases per 100,000 people.
3. Sun Exposure and Melanoma: High rates in Australia and New Zealand are attributed to intense UV exposure, leading to more melanoma cases. These countries have stronger sunlight and thinner ozone layers.
4. Lower Rates in Developing Nations: Countries like India (99), Sudan (96), and Niger (84) show lower cancer rates, potentially reflecting issues in detection and reporting rather than actual incidence.
5. Wealthier Countries: Research indicates wealthier nations report higher cancer rates due to better detection and data collection, with a positive correlation between cancer rates and the Human Development Index (HDI).
While developed countries show higher cancer rates, this does not imply that residents are more biologically prone to cancer. Instead, factors like improved healthcare reporting play a significant role in these statistics.
https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/us-nears-highest-cancer-rate-around-world
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