By 2050, new cases of breast cancer and related deaths will have increased globally by 38 per cent and 68 per cent, respectively, disproportionately affecting countries with low human development index (HDI), a study has estimated.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. HDI measures a country's overall quality of life after looking at aspects, including life expectancy, education levels, and standard of living.