David Cullinane
Ceist:767. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of cancer diagnoses in 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9429/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 24 February 2021
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Freagraí scríofa
Based on data provided by the National Cancer Registry Ireland, the number of cancer diagnoses in 2017 and 2018 (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) are as follows:
|
|
2017 |
2018 |
|
Male |
12,332 |
12,816 |
|
Female |
10,858 |
11,475 |
|
Total |
23,190 |
24,291 |
The National Cancer Registry Ireland advises that the numbers for 2018, in particular, are subject to revision if further information becomes available to them through data validation and data audit processes.