In their new study, scientists are not about the effect of cancer on individuals this time, but about its impact on the global economy investigated. The research, published in the journal JAMA Oncology, shows that cancer will affect the global economy between 2020 and 2050. $25.2 trillion turned out to be worth it.

This economic impact includes the costs of diagnosis and treatment, as well as people having to quit their jobs and the savings they will spend on treatment. Of course, the $25.2 trillion impact today is against cancer. if the investigation does not proceed and no measure can be found will be valid.

The types of cancer that will have the most impact on the economy were also determined:

In their research, scientists also determined the types of cancer that will most affect the global economy. The species and its share of the $25.2 trillion impact were distributed as follows:

• Tracheal, bronchial and lung cancer – 15.4%
• Colon and rectal cancer – 10.9%
• Breast Cancer – 7.7%
• Liver cancer – 6.5%
• Leukemia – 6.3%

The economic impact of cancer will also vary by country:

Specifically, according to the study Sub-Saharan Africa Underdeveloped regions and countries, such as the Americas region, will be most affected by breast and cervical cancer. On the other hand, the type that will have the most impact in more developed countries will be liver cancer, which mainly affects the elderly population.