A report on the excess burden of cancer among men in the Republic of Ireland : executive summary

Abstract

The report provides a most valuable overview of the significant issues influencing male mortality and cancer risk. It helps us make sense of the existing incidence, survival and mortality cancer data. Understanding that projections indicate between 2005 and 2035 the overall number of invasive cancers is to increase by 213% or 7% annually for men compared to 165% or 6% annually for women demonstrates the urgency required in addressing this issue.