25-year decline in cancer deaths among UK middle-aged adults due to better screening, treatments, and smoking policies, but improvements slowing and cancer cases rising due to obesity, alcohol, and inactivity.
A study by Cancer Research UK shows a decline in cancer deaths among middle-aged people in the UK over the last 25 years. Researchers found that death rates from cancer among those aged 35-69 have dropped significantly, thanks to better screening, improved treatments, and policies aimed at reducing smoking. However, the study also warns that improvements in survival rates are slowing down while cancer cases continue to rise. The rise in cancer cases is attributed to factors such as obesity, alcohol consumption, and inactivity.
March 14, 2024
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