Cancer and Society A Multidisciplinary Assessment and Strategies for
While a number of books have looked at the intersection between human health in general and other topics, such as climate change or diet, this book focuses specifically on cancer as it impacts and is impacted by social justice issues. The massive explosio
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Cancer and Society
Eric H. Bernicker Editor
Cancer and Society A Multidisciplinary Assessment and Strategies for Action
Editor Eric H. Bernicker Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital Houston TX USA
ISBN 978-3-030-05854-8 ISBN 978-3-030-05855-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05855-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019932848 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
In the last decade, we have seen remarkable improvements in human health across the globe. These gains have been largely due to our successful efforts in combatting infectious diseases. With declines in deaths due to HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and childhood diarrhea and pneumonia in every region of the world, we are seeing shifts in the global disease burden and leading causes of mortality. However, as infectious diseases retreat, the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are rising to take their place—including most forms of cancer. Grouping all types together, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide—and about half of these are considered “premature deaths” (avoidable had screening or treatment been available). This translates into about nine million deaths each year, equaling nearly one-quarter of all deaths. The majority, more than 70%, occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). And concerning trends in these countries indicate that NCDs are rising faster, affecting younger age groups, and resulting in worse outcomes. Many factors are contributing to this alarming shift in global disease burden. First, populations in every region of the world are living longer. Currently, in lowand middle-income countries, average life expe
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