Is cancer mortality increasing in France?
2001
Trends in Cancer Mortality in France
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hill C, Jan P, Doyon F
Primary Institution: Institut Gustave Roussy
Hypothesis
Is cancer mortality increasing in France?
Conclusion
Cancer mortality has been decreasing in France since 1987 for men and since 1968 for women, but the tobacco epidemic could reverse this trend for women.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer mortality has been decreasing in France since 1987 for men.
- Cancer mortality has been decreasing in France since 1968 for women.
- Improvements in treatments and diagnosis are contributing to declining mortality rates.
Takeaway
Fewer people are dying from cancer in France over time, but smoking could change that for women.
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