Research indicates that from the years 2022-2050 cancer in males will significantly increase from 10.3 million to 19 million. This shows an 84% increase in the uprise of cancer. Along with this information, the death percentage caused by cancer will increase from 5.4 million to 10.5 million. However, for men 65 and older this increase will be more than double.

This could be due to being a heavier weight, inactivity, inhaling toxic fumes at work, a higher intake of alcohol, and taking tobacco. However, a biological factor could very well be that men have a higher testosterone level, which could start cell growth. Previous studies have proven that the cancer rate in males is 19% higher than women with a 43% higher death rate in males rather than females. Studies have shown that a big risk factor for cancer is growing in age. Unfortunately, along with the leading causes of cancer, there are some cases that cannot be controlled. For example, some of these cases include previous cancer diagnosis, family history of cancer, viruses or infections, and inherited genetic mutations.

While some cancers may not be able to be controlled, there are some things that you could do to prevent it. By maintaining a healthy weight and diet, cutting down alcohol intake, minimizing inhaling toxic fumes at work, getting frequent screenings, protecting your skin by wearing sunscreen, and most importantly, never inhaling anything with tobacco in it; not only are you bettering your lifestyle, but you are also helping yourself from getting cancer.