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World Faces Cancer Workforce Crisis With 100m Staff Shortfall, Report Warns

Researchers say healthcare systems could be overwhelmed by 2050 as global burden of disease continues to rise

World Faces Cancer Workforce Crisis With 100m Staff Shortfall, Report Warns

TL;DR

  • A shortage of 100 million healthcare workers is projected by 2030.
  • Healthcare systems may be overwhelmed by 2050.
  • The rising global burden of disease is a contributing factor.