학술논문

Chapter 5.4: Major public health problems – cancer.
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. Jun2006 Supplement 67, Vol. 34 Issue s67, p78-86. 9p. 2 Charts, 9 Graphs.
Subject
*CANCER
*PUBLIC health
*BREAST cancer
*CANCER in women
*PROSTATE cancer
*SKIN cancer
*LUNG cancer
Language
ISSN
1403-4948
Abstract
The article discusses cancer as a major public health problem in Sweden. Cancer is the second most common cause of death. It predominantly affects older people. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Meanwhile, prostate cancer represents about 35% of all cancers in men. Breast, lung and skin cancers are increasing among women.