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Canadian Cancer Statistics 1991
L A Gaudette1, E M Illing, G B Hill
1Extramural Research Programs Directorate, Health and Welfare Canada.
Health Reports
|January 1, 1991
Summary
In 1991, Canada faced an estimated 109,000 new cancer diagnoses and 56,700 deaths. Lifetime cancer risk affects one in three Canadians, with significant mortality rates for men and women.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Cancer represents a significant public health challenge in Canada.
- Lifetime cancer incidence and mortality rates highlight the disease's pervasive impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present comprehensive cancer statistics for Canada in 1991.
- To analyze trends, risk factors, and specific population demographics related to cancer.
Main Methods:
- Statistical analysis of cancer incidence and mortality data.
- Review of epidemiological factors including age, sex, and geographic distribution.
- Examination of trends from 1970 onwards.
Main Results:
- An estimated 109,000 new cancer cases (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) and 56,700 deaths projected for 1991.
- Lifetime cancer risk: over 1 in 3 Canadians; mortality: 1 in 4 men, 1 in 5 women.
- Discussion includes cancer risk factors, pediatric cancer, survival rates, and trends in specific populations.
Conclusions:
- Cancer poses a substantial and ongoing threat to the Canadian population.
- Understanding demographic and risk factor distributions is crucial for public health interventions.