Cancer in the UK Flashcards
how many cases and deaths has cancer in the UK caused in 2021
360,000 cases
160,000 deaths
what is the survival rate for cancer in the UK
50%
how much does cancer cost the UK per year
£15bn per year
because of absenteeism, NHS, early deaths and unpaid care from relatives
what are the direct strategies for cancer in the UK
- free screening
- improvement in cures e.g. radiotherapy
- Cancer Research investment into R&D
what are the indirect strategies for cancer in the UK
- change4life 2009 - tackling obesity
- Be Clear On Cancer
by what amount are skin cancer rates going up each year
3% a year
what are the indirect strategies for skin cancer in the UK
- new laws on sun beds e.g. age limit of 18 and training required to operate
- awareness campaigns
- Met office giving UV updates
what are the direct strategies for skin cancer in the UK
- surgery
- chemotherapy
what is a key social impact of cancer in the UK
costs £570 per month
what is the spatial inequality of cancer in the UK
20,000 more cases in deprived areas than affluent and are more likely to die
what are the social causes of cancer in the UK
lifestyle: obesity, poor diet, smoking/alcohol, sedentary lifestyle
what are the economic causes of cancer in the UK
- rising disposable incomes = increased consumption of unhealthy products + reduced exercise due to more people being able to afford cars
- also increased skin cancer due to more holidays
what are the cultural causes of cancer in the UK
- beauty standard -> sun beds
- unhealthy lifestyles
what is the UKs aim for cancer
5000 lives saved a year
