Cancer mortality in the elderly in 11 countries worldwide, 1970 –2015
ConclusionOver the last decades, age-standardised cancer mortality in the elderly has been decreasing in major countries worldwide and for major cancer sites, with the major exception of lung and uterine cancer in women and liver, pancreatic and kidney cancers in both sexes. Cancer mortality for the elderly in central and eastern Europe remains comparatively high.
Source: Annals of Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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