Trends in cancer mortality in Switzerland, 1951-1984
Levi, F.; Decarli, A.; La Vecchia, C.
Revue d'Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique 36(1): 15-25
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0398-7620 PMID: 3368605 Document Number: 309949
Trends in cancer mortality from 1951 to 1984 are analyzed by age, sex, and cancer site using official Swiss data. A substantial rise in lung cancer mortality among males is noted, although a decline is seen among younger cohorts. Mortality from lung cancer among females is 10 times lower than for males but shows signs of an increase. Declines in mortality from cancer of the digestive tract for both sexes were apparent. Overall age-standardized cancer mortality was moderately up for males but consistently down for females. Reasons for these trends are discussed. Comparisons are then made with other developed countries.