Most common cancer worldwide is: September 2010, March 2013
Correct Answer: Lung
Description: Ans. B: Lung Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The main types of cancer leading to overall cancer moality each year are: Lung (1.3 million deaths/year) Stomach (803 000 deaths) Colorectal (639 000 deaths) Liver (610 000 deaths) Breast (519 000 deaths) The most frequent types of cancer worldwide (in order of the number of global deaths) are: Among men - lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, oesophagus and prostate Among women - breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.
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