Liver cancer cases to nearly double worldwide by 2050, says study
France 24Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:31:04 PM
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A new study in The Lancet predicts that liver cancer cases could almost double by 2050, jumping from 870,000 to 1.52 million per year if current trends hold. The main culprits? Obesity, alcohol use, and hepatitis infections. Researchers are sounding the alarm, urging stronger prevention measures to slow this worrying rise.
Editor’s Note: Liver cancer isn’t just a distant concern—it’s already the sixth most common cancer worldwide, and this projection shows it’s on track to become an even bigger crisis. The study highlights how lifestyle factors and infectious diseases are fueling the problem, making it a wake-up call for governments and individuals alike. If we don’t act now, healthcare systems could face a crushing burden in the coming decades.
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