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The North West of England has higher cancer rates than the UK average, with Cumbria seeing 36% more oesophageal cancer cases.
A new report by North West Cancer Research finds the North West of England has higher cancer rates than the national average, with Cumbria seeing 36% more oesophageal cancer cases and elevated rates of bowel and stomach cancers.
Overall, 16 of the 20 most common cancers are more prevalent in the region, including lung, cervical, and head and neck cancers.
The North West’s cancer rate is 5,630 cases per 100,000 people.
Researchers attribute the disparities to socioeconomic deprivation, aging populations, and lifestyle factors.
The charity calls for targeted research and regional interventions to address these inequalities.
El noroeste de Inglaterra tiene tasas de cáncer más altas que el promedio del Reino Unido, con Cumbria viendo un 36% más de casos de cáncer esofágico.