Gynaecological cancers in Australia: an overview
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Topic: Cancer
Citation
AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2012) Gynaecological cancers in Australia: an overview, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 17 June 2026.
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Data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of gynaecological cancer in Australia including how gynaecological cancer rates differ by geographical area, socioeconomic status, Indigenous status and country of birth.
- ISSN: 1039-3307
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-348-0
- Cat. no: CAN 66
- Pages: 254
Findings from this report:
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In 2008, 4,534 new gynaecological cancers were diagnosed in Australia; an average of 12 females every day
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In 2008, uterine cancer was the most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer (2,016 cases)
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In 2007, 1,502 females died from a gynaecological cancer; an average of four females a day
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In 2007, ovarian cancer was the most common cause of gynaecological cancer deaths (848 deaths)