Lung Cancer Age Statistics

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Lung Cancer Age Statistics

Spot the age patterns that decide outcomes as mean diagnosis centers around 70 years in the US, with the steep global mismatch between 68.5 years (GLOBOCAN 2020) and much earlier disease in places like Nigeria where the median is 58.7 years and 12 percent of cases occur under 50 in India. Then connect why risk and survival swing with age, from US SEER showing 85 percent diagnosed after 60 and lung cancer risk surging after 50, to how 5 year survival can be 28.4 percent under 50 but drops to 4.2 percent at 80 plus in Europe.

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Key Statistics

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Mean age at lung cancer diagnosis in US is 70 years

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Global median diagnosis age 68.5 years per GLOBOCAN 2020

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UK average age at diagnosis 69 years for NSCLC

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Japan mean diagnosis age 71.2 for males

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Australia median age 69.4 years

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EU average diagnosis age 67.8 years

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Canada mean age 69.1 years

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India diagnosis under 50: 12% of cases

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Brazil mean age 65.7 years

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South Korea average 68.9 years

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China median diagnosis 64.3 years urban areas

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Germany mean age 67.2 years

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France 25% diagnosed before 60

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Italy mean 68.5 years

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Spain average age 67.9 years

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Netherlands median 69.2 years

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Sweden mean diagnosis 70.1 years

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Russia average 66.4 years

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Mexico mean age 66.8 years

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South Africa median 62.5 years

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Turkey mean 65.9 years

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Egypt average diagnosis 63.2 years

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Nigeria younger mean 58.7 years

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Thailand median 67.4 years

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Poland average 67.6 years

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Argentina mean 66.1 years

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New Zealand mean 69.8 years

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Ireland median 70.3 years

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In the US, lung cancer incidence rate for ages 45-49 is 12.5 per 100,000

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Globally, lung cancer cases in ages 50-54 represent 4.2% of total

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UK data shows 1,234 new lung cancer diagnoses in ages 40-44 in 2020

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In Japan, age-standardized lung cancer incidence for 65-69 year olds is 185.3 per 100,000 men

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Australia reports 28.6 per 100,000 incidence for lung cancer in 70-74 age group

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EU-27 lung cancer incidence peaks at 450.2 per 100,000 for men aged 80-84

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Canada 2021 data: 15.8 per 100,000 for ages 55-59 females

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India age-specific rate for 60-64 is 18.7 per 100,000

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Brazil lung cancer new cases in 75+ age group: 12,450 in 2023

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South Korea incidence for 75-79 males: 412.1 per 100,000

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US SEER data: 85% of lung cancers diagnosed after age 60

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WHO Europe: incidence doubles every decade from 40-70 years

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China 2022: 420,000 cases in 65-74 age bracket

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Germany 55-59 age group: 42.3 per 100,000 incidence

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France data: 3,200 cases under 50 in 2021

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Italy regional variation: Sicily 70-74 incidence 65.4/100k

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Spain 2020: 80+ group 28% of all lung cancers

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Netherlands 50-54: 22.1 per 100,000

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Sweden lifetime risk peaks at age 75: 8.2%

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Russia 65-69 males: 298.4 per 100,000

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Mexico under 40: only 1.2% of cases

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South Africa 70-79: 45.6 per 100,000

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Turkey 2022: 15,000 cases 60-69 years

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Egypt age-adjusted for 75+: 112.3/100k men

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Nigeria rare under 50: 0.8 per 100,000

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Thailand 65-74: 102.4 per 100,000 males

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Poland 2021: 75% diagnosed over 65

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Argentina 55-64: 32.7 per 100,000

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New Zealand Maori 60-69: 78.9/100k

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Ireland 2022: 2,800 cases 70+

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US mortality rate for lung cancer ages 85+ is 512.3 per 100,000 men

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Global lung cancer deaths in 50-69 age group: 1.2 million in 2020

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UK 2021: 35,000 lung cancer deaths, 78% over 65 years

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Japan age-specific mortality 80-84: 342.1 per 100,000

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Australia 75-79 group: 102.4 deaths per 100,000

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EU mortality rate 65-69 men: 198.7/100k

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Canada 2022: 22% of deaths under 65

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India lung cancer deaths 70+: 45,000 annually

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Brazil 2023 mortality peak at 75-84: 89.2/100k

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South Korea 70-74 mortality: 245.6 per 100,000 males

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China 65-74: 380,000 deaths yearly

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Germany 2020: 45,000 deaths, median age 71

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France 80+: 42% of lung cancer deaths

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Italy mortality 75+: 156.3/100k men

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Spain 2021 deaths 65-74: 12,500

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Netherlands 60-64: 68.9 per 100,000 mortality

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Sweden 2022: 5,200 deaths, 82% over 70

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Russia 75+ mortality: 410.2/100k

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Mexico median death age 68.4 years

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South Africa 65-74: 78.2 deaths/100k

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Turkey 2022: 25,000 deaths over 65

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Egypt 70-79: 145.6/100k mortality men

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Nigeria mortality under 50: 2.1/100k

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Thailand 75+: 189.4/100k

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Poland 2021: 28,000 deaths, 85% over 60

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Argentina peak mortality 75-84: 112.7/100k

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New Zealand 70+: 65% of deaths

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Ireland median death age 72.1 years

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Smoking risk for lung cancer increases exponentially after age 50

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Cumulative smoking exposure peaks risk at 65-74 age group, RR 25.7

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Radon exposure risk doubles post-60 years

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Asbestos-related lung cancer latency 20-40 years, peaks 70s

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Air pollution PM2.5 risk higher in elderly >65, HR 1.12

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Genetic predisposition EGFR mutations more in younger <50 nonsmokers

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Family history risk 1.5-fold higher if diagnosed under 60

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Occupational exposures cumulative, risk max 75+

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Secondhand smoke risk persists lifelong, higher mortality >70

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COPD comorbidity risk triples after 65

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Obesity inverse relation in elderly lung cancer risk

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Alcohol consumption moderate risk increase post-60

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Diabetes mellitus HR 1.28 for lung cancer in 50-69

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HIV infection accelerates risk, mean age 52 at diagnosis

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Prior TB scarring increases risk 3-fold in 65+

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Hormonal factors lower risk pre-menopause, rises post-55 women

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Diet low antioxidants risk higher in older smokers

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Physical inactivity OR 1.45 in 60-79 age

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Socioeconomic status low SES risk 2x in 50-64

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Urban living PM risk 18% higher >70

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Never-smokers 15-25% cases, younger females peak 40-59

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EGFR prevalence 50% in <50 Asians

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ALK rearrangements more in young nonsmokers

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ROS1 higher in under 50

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Chronic inflammation age-related risk multiplier

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Immunosuppression post-transplant risk peaks 60-70

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Cumulative UV exposure minor risk post-65

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Vaccine hesitancy indirect via smoking persistence older adults

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Pandemic delays screening increased late-stage 65+

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Socioeconomic deprivation gradient steepens after 70

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Occupational diesel exhaust latency 30+ years, peak 75+

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5-year survival for US lung cancer under 50: 28.4%

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Global survival improves with younger age, 15% for 75+ vs 35% under 60

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UK NSCLC 65-74 survival 18.2%

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Japan 70-79 SCLC survival 12.5%

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Australia under 60: 25.6% 5-year survival

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EU 80+ survival rate 4.2%

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Canada 55-64: 20.1% survival

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India young patients <40: 32% survival

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Brazil 75+: 8.7% 5-year rate

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South Korea under 50: 38.4%

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China survival drops to 9.2% over 75

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Germany 60-69: 22.3% survival

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France <65: 27.8%

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Italy 70-79: 14.6%

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Spain elderly 80+: 5.1%

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Netherlands young <55: 31.2%

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Sweden 65+: 16.8% overall

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Russia survival under 60: 24.5%

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Mexico 70+: 10.3%

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South Africa younger cohorts 28.9%

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Turkey <50: 35.7%

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Egypt survival declines post-65 to 11.2%

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Nigeria 40-59: 26.4%

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Thailand 75+: 7.8%

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Poland 60-69: 19.5%

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Argentina under 60: 29.1%

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New Zealand 80+: 6.2%

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Ireland 65-74: 17.3%

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US SEER 1988-2017: incidence rose 2% per year 30-39

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Global 2000-2020: mortality declined 1.5% annually post-70

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UK 1995-2020: diagnosis under 50 up 20%

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Japan 2010-2020: adenocarcinoma young women increased 15%

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Australia 2000-2022: incidence stable 65+, decline 2%/yr 50-64

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EU 2010-2021: mortality down 25% in 55-64 men

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Canada 2010-2022: never-smoker young cases up 10%

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India 2008-2022: urban 40-59 incidence doubled

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Brazil 2010-2023: elderly 75+ proportion up to 35%

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South Korea 2000-2020: decline 3.5%/yr mortality 65-74

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China 2010-2022: PM2.5 driven rise in 50-69

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Germany 1990-2020: peak shifted to older ages

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France 2005-2021: women 45-54 up 12%

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Italy 2010-2022: survival improved 5% in under 65

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Spain 2000-2021: incidence decline 1.8%/yr post-60

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Netherlands 1995-2022: LDCT screening reduced 55-74 mortality 20%

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Sweden 2010-2022: stable in young, drop in elderly

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Russia 2000-2021: no decline, stable high 70+

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Mexico 2010-2023: rising in 40-59 due urbanization

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South Africa 2000-2022: HIV young peak shifted

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Turkey 2010-2022: incidence up 8% in 50-64 women

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Egypt tobacco rise young adults 30-49

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Nigeria increasing 20-40% annually under 60

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Thailand 2015-2022: decline 2.1%/yr 65+

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Poland 2000-2021: mortality down 15% men 55-64

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Argentina stable but young nonsmoker rise

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New Zealand Maori rates declining slower in elderly

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Ireland 2010-2022: 10% drop mortality 65-74

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For people diagnosed today, lung cancer age patterns are anything but uniform. In the US, 85% of lung cancers are diagnosed after age 60, while in some countries a substantial share still appears decades earlier, such as Nigeria where cases under 50 are reported as rare. Weighing these diagnosis and mortality ages across regions and age groups also helps explain why outcomes and incidence can shift so sharply with age.

Key Takeaways

  • Mean age at lung cancer diagnosis in US is 70 years
  • Global median diagnosis age 68.5 years per GLOBOCAN 2020
  • UK average age at diagnosis 69 years for NSCLC
  • In the US, lung cancer incidence rate for ages 45-49 is 12.5 per 100,000
  • Globally, lung cancer cases in ages 50-54 represent 4.2% of total
  • UK data shows 1,234 new lung cancer diagnoses in ages 40-44 in 2020
  • US mortality rate for lung cancer ages 85+ is 512.3 per 100,000 men
  • Global lung cancer deaths in 50-69 age group: 1.2 million in 2020
  • UK 2021: 35,000 lung cancer deaths, 78% over 65 years
  • Smoking risk for lung cancer increases exponentially after age 50
  • Cumulative smoking exposure peaks risk at 65-74 age group, RR 25.7
  • Radon exposure risk doubles post-60 years
  • 5-year survival for US lung cancer under 50: 28.4%
  • Global survival improves with younger age, 15% for 75+ vs 35% under 60
  • UK NSCLC 65-74 survival 18.2%

Lung cancer is most often diagnosed around age 68 to 70, and risk rises sharply after 50.

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Age at Diagnosis

1Mean age at lung cancer diagnosis in US is 70 years
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2Global median diagnosis age 68.5 years per GLOBOCAN 2020
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3UK average age at diagnosis 69 years for NSCLC
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4Japan mean diagnosis age 71.2 for males
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5Australia median age 69.4 years
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6EU average diagnosis age 67.8 years
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7Canada mean age 69.1 years
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8India diagnosis under 50: 12% of cases
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9Brazil mean age 65.7 years
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10South Korea average 68.9 years
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11China median diagnosis 64.3 years urban areas
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12Germany mean age 67.2 years
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13France 25% diagnosed before 60
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14Italy mean 68.5 years
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15Spain average age 67.9 years
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16Netherlands median 69.2 years
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17Sweden mean diagnosis 70.1 years
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18Russia average 66.4 years
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19Mexico mean age 66.8 years
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20South Africa median 62.5 years
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21Turkey mean 65.9 years
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22Egypt average diagnosis 63.2 years
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23Nigeria younger mean 58.7 years
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24Thailand median 67.4 years
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25Poland average 67.6 years
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26Argentina mean 66.1 years
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27New Zealand mean 69.8 years
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28Ireland median 70.3 years
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Age at Diagnosis Interpretation

These global numbers soberly reveal that lung cancer is largely a disease of our later years, yet the troubling, younger averages in several nations suggest that for too many, the grim reaper is punching the clock early.

Incidence Statistics

1In the US, lung cancer incidence rate for ages 45-49 is 12.5 per 100,000
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2Globally, lung cancer cases in ages 50-54 represent 4.2% of total
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3UK data shows 1,234 new lung cancer diagnoses in ages 40-44 in 2020
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4In Japan, age-standardized lung cancer incidence for 65-69 year olds is 185.3 per 100,000 men
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5Australia reports 28.6 per 100,000 incidence for lung cancer in 70-74 age group
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6EU-27 lung cancer incidence peaks at 450.2 per 100,000 for men aged 80-84
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7Canada 2021 data: 15.8 per 100,000 for ages 55-59 females
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8India age-specific rate for 60-64 is 18.7 per 100,000
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9Brazil lung cancer new cases in 75+ age group: 12,450 in 2023
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10South Korea incidence for 75-79 males: 412.1 per 100,000
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11US SEER data: 85% of lung cancers diagnosed after age 60
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12WHO Europe: incidence doubles every decade from 40-70 years
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13China 2022: 420,000 cases in 65-74 age bracket
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14Germany 55-59 age group: 42.3 per 100,000 incidence
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15France data: 3,200 cases under 50 in 2021
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16Italy regional variation: Sicily 70-74 incidence 65.4/100k
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17Spain 2020: 80+ group 28% of all lung cancers
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18Netherlands 50-54: 22.1 per 100,000
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19Sweden lifetime risk peaks at age 75: 8.2%
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20Russia 65-69 males: 298.4 per 100,000
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21Mexico under 40: only 1.2% of cases
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22South Africa 70-79: 45.6 per 100,000
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23Turkey 2022: 15,000 cases 60-69 years
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24Egypt age-adjusted for 75+: 112.3/100k men
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25Nigeria rare under 50: 0.8 per 100,000
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26Thailand 65-74: 102.4 per 100,000 males
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27Poland 2021: 75% diagnosed over 65
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28Argentina 55-64: 32.7 per 100,000
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29New Zealand Maori 60-69: 78.9/100k
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30Ireland 2022: 2,800 cases 70+
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Incidence Statistics Interpretation

Lung cancer is a patient but relentless foe, politely waiting for its 40s RSVP before launching a truly exponential assault that, by the time you're enjoying retirement, has become the statistical equivalent of a grim, global siege.

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Mortality Statistics

1US mortality rate for lung cancer ages 85+ is 512.3 per 100,000 men
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2Global lung cancer deaths in 50-69 age group: 1.2 million in 2020
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3UK 2021: 35,000 lung cancer deaths, 78% over 65 years
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4Japan age-specific mortality 80-84: 342.1 per 100,000
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5Australia 75-79 group: 102.4 deaths per 100,000
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6EU mortality rate 65-69 men: 198.7/100k
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7Canada 2022: 22% of deaths under 65
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8India lung cancer deaths 70+: 45,000 annually
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9Brazil 2023 mortality peak at 75-84: 89.2/100k
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10South Korea 70-74 mortality: 245.6 per 100,000 males
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11China 65-74: 380,000 deaths yearly
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12Germany 2020: 45,000 deaths, median age 71
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13France 80+: 42% of lung cancer deaths
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14Italy mortality 75+: 156.3/100k men
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15Spain 2021 deaths 65-74: 12,500
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16Netherlands 60-64: 68.9 per 100,000 mortality
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17Sweden 2022: 5,200 deaths, 82% over 70
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18Russia 75+ mortality: 410.2/100k
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19Mexico median death age 68.4 years
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20South Africa 65-74: 78.2 deaths/100k
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21Turkey 2022: 25,000 deaths over 65
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22Egypt 70-79: 145.6/100k mortality men
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23Nigeria mortality under 50: 2.1/100k
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24Thailand 75+: 189.4/100k
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25Poland 2021: 28,000 deaths, 85% over 60
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26Argentina peak mortality 75-84: 112.7/100k
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27New Zealand 70+: 65% of deaths
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28Ireland median death age 72.1 years
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Mortality Statistics Interpretation

The grim reality of these numbers shows lung cancer is largely a predator of later years, with mortality rates climbing steeply as populations age, suggesting that while it strikes across adulthood, its final and most devastating toll is exacted from the elderly.

Risk Factors by Age

1Smoking risk for lung cancer increases exponentially after age 50
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2Cumulative smoking exposure peaks risk at 65-74 age group, RR 25.7
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3Radon exposure risk doubles post-60 years
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4Asbestos-related lung cancer latency 20-40 years, peaks 70s
Directional
5Air pollution PM2.5 risk higher in elderly >65, HR 1.12
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6Genetic predisposition EGFR mutations more in younger <50 nonsmokers
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7Family history risk 1.5-fold higher if diagnosed under 60
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8Occupational exposures cumulative, risk max 75+
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9Secondhand smoke risk persists lifelong, higher mortality >70
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10COPD comorbidity risk triples after 65
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11Obesity inverse relation in elderly lung cancer risk
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12Alcohol consumption moderate risk increase post-60
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13Diabetes mellitus HR 1.28 for lung cancer in 50-69
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14HIV infection accelerates risk, mean age 52 at diagnosis
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15Prior TB scarring increases risk 3-fold in 65+
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16Hormonal factors lower risk pre-menopause, rises post-55 women
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17Diet low antioxidants risk higher in older smokers
Single source
18Physical inactivity OR 1.45 in 60-79 age
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19Socioeconomic status low SES risk 2x in 50-64
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20Urban living PM risk 18% higher >70
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21Never-smokers 15-25% cases, younger females peak 40-59
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22EGFR prevalence 50% in <50 Asians
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23ALK rearrangements more in young nonsmokers
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24ROS1 higher in under 50
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25Chronic inflammation age-related risk multiplier
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26Immunosuppression post-transplant risk peaks 60-70
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27Cumulative UV exposure minor risk post-65
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28Vaccine hesitancy indirect via smoking persistence older adults
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29Pandemic delays screening increased late-stage 65+
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30Socioeconomic deprivation gradient steepens after 70
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31Occupational diesel exhaust latency 30+ years, peak 75+
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Risk Factors by Age Interpretation

The body's ledger of insults accrues compound interest with age, and the bill for a life of exposures—from smoky bars to radon in basements—most often arrives stamped for delivery between the retirement party and the golden years.

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Survival Rates

15-year survival for US lung cancer under 50: 28.4%
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2Global survival improves with younger age, 15% for 75+ vs 35% under 60
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3UK NSCLC 65-74 survival 18.2%
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4Japan 70-79 SCLC survival 12.5%
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5Australia under 60: 25.6% 5-year survival
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6EU 80+ survival rate 4.2%
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7Canada 55-64: 20.1% survival
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8India young patients <40: 32% survival
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9Brazil 75+: 8.7% 5-year rate
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10South Korea under 50: 38.4%
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11China survival drops to 9.2% over 75
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12Germany 60-69: 22.3% survival
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13France <65: 27.8%
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14Italy 70-79: 14.6%
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15Spain elderly 80+: 5.1%
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16Netherlands young <55: 31.2%
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17Sweden 65+: 16.8% overall
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18Russia survival under 60: 24.5%
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19Mexico 70+: 10.3%
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20South Africa younger cohorts 28.9%
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21Turkey <50: 35.7%
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22Egypt survival declines post-65 to 11.2%
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23Nigeria 40-59: 26.4%
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24Thailand 75+: 7.8%
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25Poland 60-69: 19.5%
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26Argentina under 60: 29.1%
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27New Zealand 80+: 6.2%
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28Ireland 65-74: 17.3%
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Survival Rates Interpretation

The cold calculus of lung cancer survival statistics clearly warns that time is the ultimate carcinogen, as one's five-year outlook seems to fall faster than a dropped birthday cake after age 60, with youth offering the only modest statistical shield against its grim arithmetic.

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    KANSER
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    GCO
    gco.iarc.fr

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    ONKOLOGIA
    onkologia.org.pl

    onkologia.org.pl

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    MSAL
    msal.gob.ar

    msal.gob.ar

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    HEALTH
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    health.govt.nz

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    NCRI
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    ncri.ie

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    thelancet.com

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    ONS
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    ons.gov.uk

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    GANJOHO
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    ganjoho.jp

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    CDC
    cdc.gov

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    surgeongeneral.gov

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