Description
Breast cancer caused an estimated 694,000 deaths globally in 2024 and was the most common cancer in women in 164 countries out of 186 in the same year. Approximately 80% of breast cancers occur in women with no specific risk factors other than sex and age. Approximately 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men. Effective interventions for early and timely diagnosis linked to comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care are essential to reduce the burden of breast cancer and to achieve and maintain optimal functioning and well-being.
Author
World Health Organization
Date
July 3, 2026
Source
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic
