Key facts

• Breast cancer caused an estimated 670 000 deaths globally in 2022.
• Roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific risk factors other than sex and age.
• Breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of 185 in 2022.
• Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world.
• Approximately 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men.
• Effective interventions for early and timely diagnosis linked to comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care are essential to reduce the burden of breast cancer and to achieve and maintain optimal functioning and well-being.

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