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ATSI are 10% more likely to be diagnosed & have 50% higher mortality rates from cancer. Low SES have higher rates of all cancers and higher death rates.

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Cancer incidence was 1.4 times higher among males and death rates were 1.6 times higher than females.

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Older Australians with cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes or depression are more likely than those without chronic illness to report high out-of-pocket health costs.

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70% of diagnosis and 80% of cancer deaths were in people over 60 years of age.

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physical inactivity, smoking and obesity are behavioural factors 

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physical inactivity, smoking and obesity are behavioural factors 

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People who live in rural and remote regions of Australia

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The number of deaths from cancer continues to increase due to people living longer and population growth, though the death rate is decreasing

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Due to previous trends it is estimated that
-7,212 men
-5,529 women
will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018

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The risk of dying from cancer is 1 in 4 for males and 1 in 6 for females.

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The probability of being diagnosed with a cancer before 85 is 1 in 2 for males and 1 in 3 for females.

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An estimated 134,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year, with that number set to rise to 150,000 by 2020.

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main cancers in aust are breast, prostate, bowel skin and lung cancer

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main cancers in aust are breast, prostate, bowel skin and lung cancer

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Cancer refers to cells that have become abnormal and begin to multiply rapidly and cannot be controlled by the body.

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Those with cancer or diabetes were more likely than others to spend more than 10% of household income on out-of-pocket costs.

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cancer is the second leading cause of death in Australia

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cancer is the second leading cause of death in Australia

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- 1 in 4 females are affected by the age of 75
1 in 3 males are affected by the age of 75

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Potential for Prevention and Early Intervention

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Potential for Prevention and Early Intervention

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ATSI
Low SES

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- ATSI
- Low SES
- Elderly
- Males
- Rural and remote

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410, 530

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aboriginals  are more at risk because of health funds, lack of money, support from the government and health care systems. Less involved because of the socioeconomic status

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Equity
Diversity Supportive Environments

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Prevalence is increasing

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- Active lifestyle
- Healthy well rounded diet
- No smoking
- Sun safety
- Regular check ups

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- Smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
- High fat diet

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1 in 2 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85

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Prevalence increasing due to an increasing population

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high cost to treat, compared to prevent.

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Sun exposure, smoking and drinking increase the chance of cancer

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Sun exposure, smoking and drinking increase the chance of cancer