Lung cancer death rate for women may rise to 40% by 2030

Hindustan Times: Lung cancer mortality rates among women could increase by 43% by 2030, while breast cancer mortality rate is projected to decrease by 9% in the same time frame, says a new study.
In an alarming new research study, researchers have stated that lung cancer mortality rates among women could increase by 43% by 2030. The findings are according to an analysis of data from 52 countries. The global age-standardised breast cancer mortality rate is projected to decrease by 9% in the same time frame.Globally, among women, the mortality rate for lung cancer is projected to increase from 11.2 in 2015 to 16.0 in 2030; the highest lung cancer mortality rates in 2030 are projected in Europe and Oceania, while the lowest lung cancer mortality rates in 2030 are projected in America and Asia. Only Oceania is predicted to see a decrease in lung cancer mortality, which is projected to fall from 17.8 in 2015 to 17.6 in 2030.Globally, the mortality rate for breast cancer is projected to decrease from 16.1 in 2015 to 14.7 in 2030.