The Global Burden of Cancer
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Which is one of the leading causes of death worldwide?

  • Stroke
  • Heart disease
  • Cancer (correct)
  • Diabetes
  • In 2018, how many new cancer cases were there worldwide?

  • 29.5 million
  • 16.4 million
  • 18.1 million (correct)
  • 9.5 million
  • What is expected to happen to the number of new cancer cases per year by 2040?

  • Increase slightly
  • Rise to 29.5 million (correct)
  • Remain the same
  • Decrease to 9.5 million
  • Which countries have the highest cancer rates?

    <p>Countries with highest life expectancy, education level, and standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cancer type has the highest incidence rate in countries with low rankings on life expectancy, education level, and standard of living?

    <p>Cervical cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are generally associated with higher cancer rates?

    <p>Higher life expectancy, education level, and standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which cancer type is the incidence rate highest in countries with low rankings on life expectancy, education level, and standard of living?

    <p>Cervical cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected number of new cancer cases per year by 2040?

    <p>29.5 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected number of cancer-related deaths per year by 2040?

    <p>16.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary topic that you need to have a basic understanding of in order to understand systemic therapy for cancer?

    <p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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