Cancer kills more women than men, says Irish Life

Significantly more women than men die of cancer every year, according to figures from an insurance company.

An Irish Life analysis of claimants found that 48% of women died of cancer last year, compared to 39% of men, but men had higher rates of heart-related deaths and illnesses.

The analysis shows cancer accounted for 41% of life insurance claims last year and 64% for specified illness claims.