Lung Cancer
Both Māori and non-Māori have experienced a gradual reduction in the incidence of lung cancer since 1995 (driven largely by reduced exposure to tobacco), but Māori rates remain substantially higher than non-Māori rates.Both Māori and non-Māori have experienced a gradual reduction in the incidence of lung cancer since 1995 (driven largely by reduced exposure to tobacco), but Māori rates remain substantially higher than non-Māori rates.
Technical note
Figures showing changes over time were taken from the Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health’s Historical summary of cancer registrations and deaths.
Rate data are age-standardised to the World Health Organisation (WHO) world standard population.
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