Frontiers of cancer care in Asia-Pacific region: cancer care in Australia
2008
Cancer Care in Australia
Sample size: 20000000
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Koh ES, Do VT, Barton MB
Primary Institution: University of New South Wales
Conclusion
Cancer outcomes in Australia are among the best in the world, but significant health inequalities exist, particularly among regional, remote, and indigenous populations.
Supporting Evidence
- One in three men and one in four women will develop cancer by age 75.
- Over 60% of people diagnosed with cancer survive more than five years in Australia.
- Cancer is the leading cause of death and loss of Disability Adjusted Life Years in Australia.
- Australia has the highest documented incidence of skin cancer in the world.
Takeaway
One in three men and one in four women will get cancer by age 75 in Australia, but many people in remote areas have a harder time getting treatment.
Limitations
Health inequalities exist, especially among patients in regional and remote areas, indigenous populations, and those from lower socio-economic classes.
Participant Demographics
The population of Australia is over 20 million, with specific focus on men and women diagnosed with various cancers.
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