It is expected that cancer cases and deaths among men will rise by 2050, according to a study published on Monday, with significant increases among men aged 65 and over.

In the study published in Cancer journal, researchers from Australia analyzed cases and deaths from 30 different types of cancer in 185 countries and regions in 2022 to make predictions for 2050.

The study predicts that overall cancer cases among men will increase from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050, an increase of 84 percent. Cancer deaths are expected to rise from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, an increase of 93 percent. Deaths among men aged 65 and over are projected to increase by 117 percent.

Countries with low income and life expectancy are also expected to see larger increases in cancer deaths among men. The researchers wrote: "Between 2022 and 2050, in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, the number of cases and deaths is expected to increase 2.5 times. In contrast, Europe is expected to see an increase of about half."

The study confirms that men are already more likely to die from cancer than women. Men are more likely to smoke and drink alcohol, behaviors that contribute to many cancer cases, and are more likely to be exposed to carcinogens in the workplace. They are also less likely to access screening programs.

As was the case in 2022, lung cancer is expected to be the leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths among men in 2050. The types of cancer expected to see the highest increases among men by 2050 are mesothelioma cases and prostate cancer deaths.

The researchers say enhancing access to healthcare and infrastructure - including adequate workforce - is essential for improving current cancer outcomes and preparing for the expected increases by 2050. They wrote that expanding universal health coverage worldwide could enhance "basic cancer care options," noting that low-income countries are disproportionately affected by poor cancer outcomes and have low universal health coverage.

Earlier this year, a report from the American Cancer Society found that population growth and aging are the main drivers of the global cancer burden, with the world's population, which was around eight billion in 2022, expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050.

When it comes to the number of cancer cases worldwide, "we believe that this number will rise to 35 million by 2050, largely due to the increase in the aging population," said Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer at the American Cancer Society, to CNN earlier.

If more people also used tobacco and more of them suffered from obesity, along with other risk factors for cancer, the American Cancer Society stated that the expected number of cancer cases could rise - particularly in low-income countries.