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Breast Cancer Deaths Disease Down in UK

The mortality rate from breast cancer has declined in England since the 1980s, but this disease death rates continue to be one of the highest in Europe, according to research results.

According to the International Prevention Research Institute in France, from 30 countries surveyed showed declining mortality rates in the UK about a third, thanks to quality treatment and faster diagnosis. But there are a number of countries in Eastern Europe that have a high mortality rate.

Researchers continue to compare breast cancer mortality rate which is highlighted as a major cause of death in women in 1987-1989 and 2004-2006, as reported in the British Medical Journal. Overall mortality rates in 30 countries declined from the 5th to the 24th per 100,000 deaths.

Spain has the lowest number at 18.9, and England, as the ratio decreased from 41.6 to 28.2, equivalent to approximately 12,000 deaths annually. Despite progress, the UK still lags behind other countries such as Romania, Estonia, Germany and France.

The researchers said the decrease in mortality rates in some countries may be associated with a higher quality treatment and faster diagnosis. They also expect the UK death rate continues to decline, although they acknowledge lifestyle can hinder progress to a certain extent. And factors such as drinking, obesity and age where a woman already has children may affect the development of breast cancer

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