Cancer incidence and mortality in Australia by small geographic areas

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Last updated: 27 Feb 2018
Author: AIHW

These tables present the latest cancer incidence and mortality data in Australia by Primary Health Network (PHN) and Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) for all cancers combined, and six selected cancers (female breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, melanoma of the skin, and prostate cancer).

Cat. no: CAN 108

Findings from this report:

In 2011–2015, the age-standardised cancer mortality rate was lowest in PHN Northern Sydney
In 2009–2013, the age-standardised cancer incidence rate was highest in PHN North Coast
In 2009–2013, the age-standardised cancer incidence rate was lowest in PHN North Western Melbourne
In 2011–2015, the age-standardised cancer mortality rate was highest in PHN Northern Territory

Data

Incidence data are for the period 2009–2013. Mortality data are for the period 2011–2015.

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