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European Cancer Rates Surge: 25% of Global Cases

2/27/2026

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  • According to the European Commission, cancer rates rose 2.3% from 2020 to 2022, despite strong public health systems.
  • Europeans, who are less than 10% of the global population, account for around 25% of cancer cases.
  • The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) predicts that cancer cases will continue to rise over the next two decades.
  • The European Parliament's Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases is investigating these issues.