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Cancer Reaches Peak Due to Aging Population and Obesity
The number of cancer patients in Great Britain has reached a record high, according to research by Cancer Research UK, which states that over 403,000 people are diagnosed with some form of cancer each year, meaning the disease is detected in one person approximately every 80 seconds.
TL;DR
- Cancer cases in Great Britain have reached a record level.
- Over 403,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year.
- A new cancer diagnosis occurs roughly every 80 seconds.
- The findings are based on research by Cancer Research UK.