An analysis of Cancer Mortality in China,2003～2007

[Purpose]To investigate the cancer mortality in China Cancer Registries during 2003 to 2007.[Methods] Data of cancer mortality in 32 China Cancer Registries during 2003~2007 were collected. Cancer mortality by area,age and site were analyzed and compared with that of 184 countries and areas in the world. [Results] The cancer mortality in 32 China Cancer Registries during 2003~2007 was 171.84/105 (210.94/105 in male and 131.79/105 in female),China population standardized mortality was 86.66/105,World population standardized mortality was 116.91/105. The mortality in rural areas was higher than that in urban areas. Both in rural and urban areas,the mortality kept increasing during 2003~2007. The most common cancers in China were lung cancer,liver cancer,stomach cancer,colorectal cancer,esophageal cancer,pancreas cancer and female breast cancer. The top 4 common cancers in the rural areas were stomach cancer,esophageal cancer,liver cancer and lung cancer,which accounted for 77.06% of all cancer. Compared with other countries and areas in the world,cancer mortality in China,as well as its World Standardized Rate,were higher than those of average level in developed and developing countries in the world. [Conclusion] The cancer mortality is increasing, the cancer burden is more and more serious in China. The prevention strategies should be different between rural and urban areas. Lung cancer in urban areas and upper digestive tract cancers in rural areas should be paid more attention.