Thousands more cancer cases linked to deprivation

Thousands more cancer cases linked to deprivation Thousands of extra cancer cases are linked to deprivation in Scotland, according to Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

The charity has found that around 4,900 extra cancer cases a year are linked, which equates to 13 cases a day.

Those living in the poorest areas are also more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage when cancer can be harder to treat successfully.  BBC News

See also:

• Poorer women in UK have sixth-highest cancer death rates in Europe, WHO finds The Guardian