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Cancer Deaths Rose a Century Ago | Cork News
Cancer deaths in Ireland have more than quadrupled in a century, rising from 2,523 in 1922 to 10,221 in 2023 — a stark jump that’s even more alarming when adjusted for population growth. But experts caution against jumping to conclusions: better diagnostics, evolving disease classifications, longer lifespans, and changing lifestyles all play a role. While the numbers are sobering, they’re part of a broader story of medical progress — overall death rates have plummeted by over half, largely due to falling infant mortality and the near-eradication of diseases like tuberculosis. This…
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