Cancer claims more than 26,000 lives every day, according to a report released on July 16, 2026, by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Cancer remains the second leading cause of death worldwide—after cardiovascular disease—with an estimated 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths each year. Remarkably, nearly four in ten cases are linked to preventable risk factors.
Prevention and early detection can make a difference. Lower your cancer risk 🎗️
• Avoid tobacco 🚭
• Get recommended vaccines, including HPV and hepatitis B 💉
• Stay active and maintain a healthy weight 🏃
• Avoid alcohol 🍷
• Screen for cancer and don't ignore unusual changes in your body 🩺
https://www.who.int/news/item/08-07-2026-who-calls-for-urgent-action-as-new-cancer-cases-are-projected-to-nearly-double-by-2050















