Description
This dataset is produced by Public Health England. Cancer is the highest cause of death in England in under 75s. To ensure that there continues to be a reduction in the rate of premature mortality from cancer, there needs to be concerted action in both prevention and treatment.
Living an active lifestyle can reduce the likelihood of developing;
- Breast cancer by 20%
- Colon cancer by 30%
This dataset relates to 2017-2019.
Under 75 Cancer Mortality Rate per 100,000 | |
Dudley | 145.0 |
Sandwell | 153.0 |
Walsall | 150.0 |
Wolverhampton | 147.4 |
West Midlands | 135.0 |
England | 129.2 |
Commentary
Black Country residents are more likely to die from cancer than people living across the rest of the country or the West Midlands.
Source: https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/
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