There is evidence that the number of women dying from cancer in the under 65s has fallen in developed countries over the last 20 years. It is difficult to be certain why this has happened as there are likely to be a number of confounding factors. Screening for cancer and pre-malignancy and improvements in the treatment of cancer are thought to have played a significant part.Figure 32.5 shows the fall in the mortality rates in the USA (Data from The National Cancer Institute - Cancer Mortality Rates from 1973 to 1994 - age under 65 in the USA).

Table showing that the death rates for heart disease and strokes have improved since 1952, the overall death rates for cancer has remained static.

Table showing increased 5 year survival rates in the USA from 1974 (The American Cancer Society)

Table showing the trends in cancer deaths in the USA from 1975 to 2001

Table showing the trends in cancer death rates in women from 1930 to 2001.


 

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