Causes of increasing cancer prevalence in Sweden.

Stenbeck, M; Rosén, M; Sparén, P · Lancet · 1999

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Abstract

The prevalence of cancer in Sweden has increased greatly during the past 30 years. 40-47% of the observed increase can be explained by population dynamics, and 30% by better survival. Hence, only 23-29% is attributable to risk increase.

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