HC Deb 03 November 1980 vol 991 c472W
Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of deaths in women attributable to breast cancer per million of the population in 1945, 1950, 1955. 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975 and 1980.

Sir George Young

The numbers of female deaths attributed to breast cancer per million female population in England and Wales were as follows:

Year Death Rate
1945 335*
1950 350
1955 369
1960 383
1965 396
1970 426
1975 461
1979 479
* Based on female civilian population.

The figures for 1980 is not yet available.

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