Mortalidad por cáncer en España, 1955-1994

Abstract

To analyze the mortality from the eight main cancer sites in men and women from Spain between 1955-1994. Age-standardized mortality rates were computed. In men, an increase in lung cancer mortality as well as in the other 8 sites was registered, except for stomach cancer. In women, breast, ovary, and pancreas cancer mortality continue to increase. Cancer mortality in Spain has dismal trends. This fact implies the need of strong interventions.