On Aug. 15, 2024, a study published in the journal Cancer projected an alarming increase in cancer cases and deaths among men globally. The study forecasted an 84% rise in cancer cases and a 93% increase in cancer deaths among men by 2050.

The study, conducted by researchers using data from the Global Cancer Observatory, analyzed over 30 types of cancers across 185 countries. It found that men are more likely to die from cancer compared to women, partly due to higher rates of smoking and alcohol consumption, as well as lower participation in cancer prevention activities and screenings. The cancer type with the highest projected increase is mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer. Prostate cancer is estimated to cause more deaths.