Childhood Cancer Is Eighth Leading Cause of Childhood Death Globally

Summary: Childhood cancer is now the eighth leading cause of death for kids around the world. In 2023, there were about 377,000 new cases. The good news is that global deaths from childhood cancer have dropped by 27% since 1990. The bad news? In Africa, these deaths have actually gone up by over 55%. Experts say that while rich countries are saving more kids, poorer countries are being left behind in the fight against cancer.

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