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Canadian cancer statistics 1990.

L A Gaudette, G B Hill

    Health Reports
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    In 1990, Canada anticipated 104,000 new cancer diagnoses and 54,500 deaths. Cancer affects one in three Canadians, with lung and breast cancer being prevalent. This analysis examines cancer statistics and trends.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Cancer is a significant health concern in Canada.
    • Statistics Canada data highlights the substantial impact of cancer on the population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present 1990 cancer statistics for Canada.
    • To analyze trends in cancer incidence and mortality since 1970.
    • To explore cancer survival rates and mortality by income level.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from Statistics Canada for "Canadian Cancer Statistics 1990".
    • Collaborated with Canadian Cancer Society, Health and Welfare Canada, and provincial/territorial cancer registries.
    • Examined cancer incidence, mortality, survival rates, and demographic factors.

    Main Results:

    • Estimated 104,000 new cancer cases (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) and 54,500 deaths in 1990.
    • One in three Canadians expected to develop cancer; one in four men and one in five women to die from it.
    • Lung cancer projected as 16.6% of new cases and 26% of deaths; breast cancer affects nearly 10% of women.

    Conclusions:

    • Cancer represents a major public health challenge in Canada.
    • Understanding cancer statistics and trends is crucial for public health initiatives.
    • Further analysis of survival rates and socioeconomic factors is warranted.

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