Myth: Cancer Affects Mostly Developed Nations

From ONE Mon Feb 4 2013, 09:00:45

This year, the theme of World Cancer Day, February 4, is debunking key myths about cancer. One unfortunate myth is that cancer primarily affects the wealthiest nations and elderly populations. However, in 2008, 55 percent of new cancer cases were reported in developing nations. In fact, cervical cancer is an example of a cancer type [...]

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