The Global Burden of Disease 2013 study estimates that in 2013, there were 14.9 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths worldwide, resulting in 196.3 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Prostate cancer was the leading cause of cancer incidence for men, while breast cancer was the leading cause for women. Tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer was the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. For men, TBL cancer was the leading cause of DALYs, while for women, breast cancer was the leading cause. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASIRs) for several cancers were higher in developing countries compared to developed countries. Between 1990 and 2013, ASIRs for most cancers increased in 113 countries and decreased in 12 countries. Cancer remains a major public health threat, with incidence rates increasing in most countries since 1990. The study highlights the need for timely information on cancer burden to guide policy efforts in prevention, screening, treatment, and palliation. The study provides detailed results for 28 cancer groups across 188 countries from 1990 to 2013, including incidence, mortality, and disability data. The findings show that cancer is now the second leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease. The study also notes that cancer burden is increasing due to a growing and aging population and risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and dietary patterns. The study provides a comprehensive assessment of cancer incidence, mortality, and disability for all major diseases and injuries. The study uses a standardized methodology to estimate cancer burden, including data from cancer registries, vital registration systems, and verbal autopsy studies. The study also includes detailed results for various cancers, including their incidence, mortality, and DALYs, as well as trends in incidence and mortality rates over time. The study highlights the importance of timely and accurate data on cancer burden to inform public health policies and interventions.The Global Burden of Disease 2013 study estimates that in 2013, there were 14.9 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths worldwide, resulting in 196.3 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Prostate cancer was the leading cause of cancer incidence for men, while breast cancer was the leading cause for women. Tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancer was the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. For men, TBL cancer was the leading cause of DALYs, while for women, breast cancer was the leading cause. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASIRs) for several cancers were higher in developing countries compared to developed countries. Between 1990 and 2013, ASIRs for most cancers increased in 113 countries and decreased in 12 countries. Cancer remains a major public health threat, with incidence rates increasing in most countries since 1990. The study highlights the need for timely information on cancer burden to guide policy efforts in prevention, screening, treatment, and palliation. The study provides detailed results for 28 cancer groups across 188 countries from 1990 to 2013, including incidence, mortality, and disability data. The findings show that cancer is now the second leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease. The study also notes that cancer burden is increasing due to a growing and aging population and risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and dietary patterns. The study provides a comprehensive assessment of cancer incidence, mortality, and disability for all major diseases and injuries. The study uses a standardized methodology to estimate cancer burden, including data from cancer registries, vital registration systems, and verbal autopsy studies. The study also includes detailed results for various cancers, including their incidence, mortality, and DALYs, as well as trends in incidence and mortality rates over time. The study highlights the importance of timely and accurate data on cancer burden to inform public health policies and interventions.