Cancer is a growing global threat and prevention is key, UN study shows
Cancer is a growing global threat and prevention is key, UN study shows
More than 18 million new cases of cancer are expected this year and it’s estimated that 9.6 million people will die from various forms of the disease in 2018, the UN’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said on Wednesday.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. The core claim about cancer being a growing global threat is supported by multiple UN news articles. There is minimal observable bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: More than 18 million new cases of cancer are expected this year and it’s estimated that 9.6 million people will die from various forms of the disease in 2018.
- Verification Source #2: The title of this source matches the title of the article being analyzed, suggesting it contains similar information. However, the snippet does not directly verify the specific numbers.
- Verification Source #3: This source supports the general claim that cancer rates are rising.
- Verification Source #5: This source also supports the general claim that cancer is a growing global threat.
- *Fail to cover:* The specific numbers (18 million new cases, 9.6 million deaths) are not directly verified by the provided sources. Without the full text of Verification Source #2, it's impossible to confirm if it contains these numbers.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement: Verification Source #3 and Verification Source #5 both agree that cancer is a growing global threat.
- Lack of Coverage: The specific numbers (18 million new cases, 9.6 million deaths) are not explicitly covered by the available snippets of the verification sources.
- Internal Knowledge: While I cannot use internal knowledge to verify the specific numbers, the general trend of increasing cancer incidence and mortality aligns with widely accepted understanding in the medical community.