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Deaths from cancer considered preventable, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 70.8 | 69.9 | 71.6 |
| 2002 | 70.2 | 69.3 | 71.0 |
| 2003 | 68.0 | 67.2 | 68.9 |
| 2004 | 66.7 | 65.9 | 67.6 |
| 2005 | 66.1 | 65.3 | 66.9 |
| 2006 | 66.0 | 65.2 | 66.8 |
| 2007 | 65.7 | 64.9 | 66.5 |
| 2008 | 65.2 | 64.4 | 66.0 |
| 2009 | 64.7 | 63.9 | 65.5 |
| 2010 | 63.7 | 62.9 | 64.5 |
| 2011 | 63.7 | 62.9 | 64.5 |
| 2012 | 62.3 | 61.5 | 63.0 |
| 2013 | 61.9 | 61.2 | 62.6 |
| 2014 | 60.1 | 59.4 | 60.8 |
| 2015 | 58.8 | 58.1 | 59.5 |
| 2016 | 57.8 | 57.1 | 58.5 |
| 2017 | 56.1 | 55.5 | 56.8 |
| 2018 | 54.1 | 53.5 | 54.8 |
| 2019 | 52.7 | 52.0 | 53.3 |
| 2020 | 51.8 | 51.2 | 52.5 |
| 2021 | 50.1 | 49.5 | 50.8 |
| 2022 | 49.6 | 49.0 | 50.3 |
| 2023 | 48.8 | 48.2 | 49.4 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from cancer considered preventable for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England decreased from 70.8 per 100,000 in 2001 to 48.8 per 100,000 in 2023.
Cancers diagnosed at stage 1 or 2
Persons, all ages
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54.8 | 54.6 | 55.0 |
| 2014 | 55.1 | 54.9 | 55.3 |
| 2015 | 54.8 | 54.6 | 55.0 |
| 2016 | 54.6 | 54.4 | 54.8 |
| 2017 | 54.3 | 54.1 | 54.5 |
| 2018 | 54.6 | 54.4 | 54.8 |
| 2019 | 54.9 | 54.7 | 55.1 |
| 2020 | 52.3 | 52.1 | 52.6 |
| 2021 | 54.4 | 54.2 | 54.6 |
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Source: NHS England’s National Disease Registration Service
The line chart shows the percentage of new cases of cancer that are diagnosed at stages 1 and 2. The proportion in England changed from 54.8% in 2013 to 54.4% in 2021.
Cancer prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 2010/11 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 2011/12 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2012/13 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 2013/14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 2014/15 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 2015/16 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 2016/17 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 2017/18 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| 2018/19 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 2019/20 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2020/21 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 2021/22 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 2022/23 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 2023/24 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with cancer (excluding non-melanotic skin cancers) recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in England increased from 1.4% in the financial year ending 2010 to 3.6% in the financial year ending 2024.
Deaths from lung cancer, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 41.1 |
| 2002 | 39.8 | 39.2 | 40.5 |
| 2003 | 38.2 | 37.6 | 38.9 |
| 2004 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 38.0 |
| 2005 | 36.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 |
| 2006 | 37.3 | 36.7 | 37.9 |
| 2007 | 36.7 | 36.1 | 37.3 |
| 2008 | 36.7 | 36.1 | 37.3 |
| 2009 | 36.0 | 35.4 | 36.6 |
| 2010 | 35.6 | 35.0 | 36.1 |
| 2011 | 35.3 | 34.7 | 35.8 |
| 2012 | 34.0 | 33.4 | 34.6 |
| 2013 | 33.7 | 33.2 | 34.3 |
| 2014 | 33.1 | 32.6 | 33.7 |
| 2015 | 32.2 | 31.6 | 32.7 |
| 2016 | 31.5 | 31.0 | 32.0 |
| 2017 | 30.1 | 29.6 | 30.6 |
| 2018 | 29.0 | 28.5 | 29.5 |
| 2019 | 27.5 | 27.0 | 28.0 |
| 2020 | 27.0 | 26.6 | 27.5 |
| 2021 | 26.0 | 25.6 | 26.5 |
| 2022 | 25.5 | 25.0 | 25.9 |
| 2023 | 24.5 | 24.1 | 24.9 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from lung cancer for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England decreased from 40.4 per 100,000 in 2001 to 24.5 per 100,000 in 2023.
Deaths from breast cancer, females ages under 75
Female, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30.7 | 29.9 | 31.4 |
| 2002 | 29.9 | 29.2 | 30.7 |
| 2003 | 28.8 | 28.1 | 29.6 |
| 2004 | 28.4 | 27.7 | 29.2 |
| 2005 | 27.8 | 27.1 | 28.5 |
| 2006 | 27.2 | 26.5 | 27.9 |
| 2007 | 26.7 | 26.0 | 27.4 |
| 2008 | 25.9 | 25.2 | 26.6 |
| 2009 | 25.1 | 24.5 | 25.8 |
| 2010 | 23.7 | 23.0 | 24.3 |
| 2011 | 23.6 | 23.0 | 24.3 |
| 2012 | 23.0 | 22.4 | 23.7 |
| 2013 | 22.2 | 21.6 | 22.8 |
| 2014 | 21.5 | 20.9 | 22.1 |
| 2015 | 20.8 | 20.2 | 21.4 |
| 2016 | 21.2 | 20.6 | 21.8 |
| 2017 | 20.6 | 20.1 | 21.2 |
| 2018 | 20.2 | 19.6 | 20.8 |
| 2019 | 19.9 | 19.4 | 20.5 |
| 2020 | 19.1 | 18.6 | 19.7 |
| 2021 | 18.1 | 17.6 | 18.6 |
| 2022 | 17.8 | 17.3 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | 18.1 | 17.6 | 18.6 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from breast cancer for women aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England decreased from 30.7 per 100,000 in 2001 to 18.1 per 100,000 in 2023.
Deaths from colorectal cancer, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.2 | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| 2002 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| 2003 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 16.1 |
| 2004 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| 2005 | 15.1 | 14.7 | 15.4 |
| 2006 | 14.4 | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| 2007 | 14.3 | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| 2008 | 14.3 | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| 2009 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| 2010 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| 2011 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| 2012 | 12.9 | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| 2013 | 12.3 | 12.0 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| 2015 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| 2016 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| 2017 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| 2018 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| 2020 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| 2021 | 11.7 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| 2022 | 11.9 | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| 2023 | 11.9 | 11.6 | 12.2 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from colorectal cancer for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in England decreased from 16.2 per 100,000 in 2001 to 11.9 per 100,000 in 2023.
Incidence of cancer
Persons, all ages
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 484 | 483 | 486 |
| 2010/11 | 491 | 489 | 493 |
| 2011/12 | 498 | 496 | 500 |
| 2012/13 | 508 | 506 | 509 |
| 2013/14 | 515 | 513 | 517 |
| 2014/15 | 523 | 521 | 525 |
| 2015/16 | 515 | 513 | 517 |
| 2016/17 | 521 | 519 | 523 |
| 2017/18 | 507 | 506 | 509 |
| 2018/19 | 529 | 527 | 531 |
| 2019/20 | 531 | 529 | 533 |
| 2020/21 | 456 | 454 | 458 |
| 2021/22 | 540 | 538 | 542 |
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Source: NHS England, National Disease Registration Service
The line chart shows the rate of people diagnosed with any invasive cancer excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. The crude rate in England increased from 484 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2010 to 540 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2022.