Why are cancer rates skyrocketing ?

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Cancer rates are projected to rise by 75% by 2030, primarily due to an aging population and increased diagnoses rather than solely environmental factors. The discussion highlights that while lifestyle choices such as smoking, obesity, and pollution contribute to cancer risk, the significant increase in cases is largely attributed to demographic changes in developed nations. Improved medical diagnostics also play a role, as cancers are now detected earlier than in the past. The relationship between age and cancer incidence is emphasized, with older age correlating with higher cancer rates. Overall, the conversation underscores the complexity of cancer's rise, involving both biological and societal factors.
  • #31
Pythagorean said:
How is death rate defined?

Sorry for clumsy English: "Case fatality rate" is the right term.

people who died on cancer (according to death certificate) / all diagnosed cases of cancer (that were properly reported)

By occasion: case fatality rate of over 100% it's a good idea for horror story :D
 
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Ah, I see. That makes more sense.
 
  • #33
I didn't find anyone mentioning that there have been many studies that are linking the exposure to electromagnetic frequencies such as wifi, microwaves, cell phones, etc. causes for cancer. And that there are also studies that are showing the cure for cancer can be achieved by implementing treatment with electromagnetic frequencies.
 
  • #34
SHMANDWACK said:
I didn't find anyone mentioning that there have been many studies that are linking the exposure to electromagnetic frequencies such as wifi, microwaves, cell phones, etc. causes for cancer. And that there are also studies that are showing the cure for cancer can be achieved by implementing treatment with electromagnetic frequencies.

From the US National Cancer Institute:
"Studies thus far have not shown a consistent link between cell phone use and cancers of the brain, nerves, or other tissues of the head or neck." (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones)

Although there are some data suggesting a link between cell phone usage and cancer, there are many others showing no link and in the studies showing a correlation, the effect is small and inconsistent (e.g. they show no increase in risk with increase in dosage). See the link above for a more in depth discussion of the relevant studies. On the whole, current evidence suggests the radiofrequency emissions used by cell phones and similar devices do not cause cancer.
 
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SHMANDWACK said:
I didn't find anyone mentioning that there have been many studies that are linking the exposure to electromagnetic frequencies such as wifi, microwaves, cell phones, etc. causes for cancer. And that there are also studies that are showing the cure for cancer can be achieved by implementing treatment with electromagnetic frequencies.

Maybe because that's all nonsense?
 
  • #36
SHMANDWACK said:
And that there are also studies that are showing the cure for cancer can be achieved by implementing treatment with electromagnetic frequencies.

We cure cancer every day with h\nu ~ 0.25 - 18 MeV. Unfortunately it's not all cancers, all the time.
 
  • #37
SHMANDWACK said:
I didn't find anyone mentioning that there have been many studies that are linking the exposure to electromagnetic frequencies such as wifi, microwaves, cell phones, etc. causes for cancer.

Here, some recent results are discussed:
http://www.bfs.de/en/elektro/strahlenschutz_mobilfunk/weitere_informationen/stellungnahmen
 
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