Age-standardized cancer-incidence trends in Canada, 1971–2015

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Authors

Darren R. Brenner · Canadian Cancer Society

Yibing Ruan · Canadian Cancer Society

Eileen Shaw · Canadian Cancer Society

Dylan E. O’Sullivan · Canadian Cancer Society

Abbey E. Poirier · University of Calgary

Emily Heer · Canadian Cancer Society

Paul J. Villeneuve ·

Abstract

Cancer incidence is decreasing at many sites targeted by primary-prevention efforts, such as smoking cessation and screening programs. Substantial increases in incidence among younger populations are driven by cancers possibly associated with obesity.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Cancer Risks and Factors Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Volume 191, Issue 46, pp. E1262-E1273

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.190355

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