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WHO releases global childhood cancer survival baseline data
194countries
Countries covered by the WHO lymphoid leukaemia survival dataset
WHO released comparable five-year survival estimates for lymphoid leukaemia covering 194 nations and called for greater investment in childhood and adolescent cancer care. The data shows major survival differences between regions and age groups.
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WHO released country-comparable five-year survival estimates for lymphoid leukaemia.
“released complete country comparable baseline data on five-year survival estimates for lymphoid leukaemia”
- 194countries
Countries covered by the WHO lymphoid leukaemia survival dataset
“The data, covering 194 nations”
- 400,000people
People aged 19 and under who develop cancer worldwide each year
“Each year, approximately 400,000 people worldwide aged 19 and under, develop cancer.”