Cancer report finds the poor and elderly more likely to be affected

A new report finds that people who are poor, old or living in urban areas are more likely to be affected by cancer.

Cancer report finds the poor and elderly more likely to be affected

A new report finds that people who are poor, old or living in urban areas are more likely to be affected by cancer.

The study by the National Cancer Registry shows that whether a person gets and survives cancer will depend largely on their age, wealth and where they live.

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