Childhood Cancer Is Eighth Leading Cause of Childhood Death Globally

Summary: Childhood cancer is a major problem around the world. In 2023, it was the eighth leading cause of death for kids, with about 144,000 deaths and 377,000 new cases. The good news is that global deaths from childhood cancer have dropped by 27% since 1990. However, this progress isn't equal everywhere. While rich countries have seen huge improvements, deaths in the African region actually went up by over 55%. Experts say we need to do a better job making sure all kids get the same chance to get better, no matter where they live.

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