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Improvements in screening, early detection, and treatment contribute to decreased risk of dying from cancer in Canada
Canada s mortality rate due to lung cancer is high compared to most peer countries
Differences exist in overall cancer mortality rates among the provinces
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - According to
, a new study examining the performance of Canada and its provinces on a number of health indicators, including mortality due to cancer, Canada earns a B mark when it comes to overall mortality due to cancer. Gaps in performance across the provinces suggest room for improved management of the disease.
The study, conducted by Conference Board of Canada and commissioned by Amgen Canada, compared the age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) of Canada and the provinces against 16 peer countries with similar economic and socio-demographic profiles.
- Canada s mortality rate due to lung cancer is high compared to most peer countries. - Differences exist in overall cancer mortality rates among the provinces. -
According to Mortality Due to Cancer 2020: Benchmarking Cancer Mortality in Canada, a new study examining the performance of Canada and its provinces on a number of health indicators, including mortality due to cancer, Canada earns a B mark when it comes to overall mortality due to cancer. Gaps in performance across the provinces suggest room for improved management of the disease.
The study, conducted by Conference Board of Canada and commissioned by Amgen Canada, compared the age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) of Canada and the provinces against 16 peer countries with similar economic and socio-demographic profiles.
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