Problem
Breast cancer is a serious disease that affects millions of women around the world. In addition to representing an important cause of mortality, its repercussions go beyond physical health, generating devastating emotional consequences such as anxiety, depression and stress in both patients and their families.
Mortality
The who estimates that in 2020, approximately 685,000 women died from breast cancer worldwide.
Economic costs
generates a significant financial burden for patients and their families. This includes both the direct costs of medical care and loss of income due to the inability to work during treatment.
Incidence
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that in 2020 there were approximately 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed worldwide.
It is important to note that these figures are general estimates and that the situation may vary in different regions of the world. Early detection, access to quality medical care and public awareness are key to addressing the problem of breast cancer with global impact.