Cancer prevention in developing countries: a vision for preserving health in Mexico

Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are the single greatest threat to global public health and national prosperity. Populations around the world are rapidly aging and experiencing an increase in the incidence of age-associated diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. By 2025, approximately 1.2 billion individuals will be 60 years of age or older. The world population has also experienced economic development and modernization which have improved the quality of life for many, but which have also enabled increasing adoption of unhealthy lifestyles. Notably, approximately 10% of the global population is now considered obese and at least one billion people worldwide use tobacco. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21149/spm.v58i2.7776