Cancer mortality in Spain, 1955-1994

BACKGROUND: TO analyze the mortality from the eight main cancer sites in me n and women from Spain between 1955-1994. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Age-standardized mortality rates were computed. RESUL TS: In men. an increase in lung cancer mortality as well as in the other 8 sites was registered, except for stomach cancer. In women, breast, ovary, a nd pancreas cancer mortality continue to increase. CONCLUSIONS: Cancer mortality in Spain has dismal trends. This fact implies the need of strong interventions.