Zim tops in cancer deaths

THE World Cancer Research Fund International has released chilling statistics showing that Zimbabwe has the highest number of cancer-related deaths, with 142,9 per 100 000 women succumbing to the chronic ailment.

According to the research, breast and cervical cancer are prevalent among women, with the country being one of six nations with at least 120 per 100 000 women dying due to breast and cervical cancers.

 “The highest rate of death from cancer in women was in Zimbabwe at 142,9 women per 100 000.

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