Cancer rates across Australia mapped: search for your postcode here

By Sunanda Creagh with Brigid Lynch, Dallas English
Updated September 14 2018 - 9:01am, first published 8:05am
What trends might emerge when we map cancer incidence and mortality rates across Australia? Photo: Shutterstock
What trends might emerge when we map cancer incidence and mortality rates across Australia? Photo: Shutterstock

Cancer is among the leading causes of death in Australia. As far too many of us know, its impact on individuals and communities can be devastating. But how does cancer affect Australia overall?

To find out, The Conversation visualised a rich data set from the Cancer in Australia report produced annually by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). We asked two experts – Cancer Council Victoria’s Dallas English and Brigid Lynch – to reflect on the picture that emerged.

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