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In the Americas, cancer is the second leading cause of death, where there are an estimated 2.8 million people are newly diagnosed each year and 1.3 million people are dying from the disease each year. Approximately 52% of new cancer cases and 35% of cancer deaths are in people 65 years of age and younger, in the prime of their lives. If no further action is taken, the cancer situation is projected to increase to over 4 million new cancer cases and 1.9 million cancer deaths by the year 2025. World Cancer Day, which is held every year on February 4, is an opportunity to raise awareness and draw attention to the fact that everyone-individually and collectively-can help to prevent and control cancer.

For more information, visit the World Cancer Day page.