| Lung cancer deaths higher in the north | Posted on 18/06/2008 in Industry related health news People are more likely to die from lung cancer in the north of England than in the south, a new report has found.
The study, the first from the newly-created National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN), also revealed that women in the south of England have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than their northern counterparts.
In general cancer deaths are approximately 20 per cent higher in cancer networks in the north than the rest of England. Cancer deaths were lowest in networks in the south and midlands.
The north-south divide is thought to be due to a number of factors, especially higher smoking rates in the north, which are linked to increased risks of smoking-related cancers, and higher levels of deprivation.
Professor David Forman, information and analysis lead for the NCIN, said: "These figures show us that some of the past trends aren't changing - cancer death rates remain higher in the north than the rest of England. "
The NCIN, which was launched today, will coordinate the collection, analysis and publication of national information on diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for types of cancers and types of patient.
It is hoped that the data will also be used to raise standards of cancer care by highlighting areas of cancer services that need improvement.Other news stories from 18/06/2008
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