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Deprivation linked to poorer cancer outcomes

Liz Blamire

2nd December 2022

Research led by Cancer Research UK shows that cancer death rates are 74% higher amongst the most deprived populations in Scotland compared to the least deprived.

Around 4,900 extra cancer cases a year are linked to deprivation in Scotland, which equates to around 13 avoidable cancer cases a day. (2/4)

— Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@CRUKScotland) November 28, 2022

We are calling for urgent action by the Scottish Government to improve cancer survival for all. (4/4)

— Cancer Research UK in Scotland (@CRUKScotland) November 28, 2022

Thousands more cancer cases linked to deprivation https://t.co/9hmw659qWy

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 28, 2022

The link between deprivation and cancer outcomes is not just a Scottish problem though, as you can see from the data below.

You can read more about the data behind deprivation and health outcomes on the the office for national Statistics (ONS) website: How does deprivation vary by leading cause of death?

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