How Breast Cancer Rates Vary by Region in Canada

How Breast Cancer Rates Vary by Region in Canada
A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer on May 6, 2010. The Canadian Press/AP-Damian Dovarganes
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A new Statistics Canada study has found regional differences in breast cancer incidence and mortality rates across Canada, highlighting calls for more standardized screening and treatment nationwide.

The study found breast cancer rates were highest in rural regions in Quebec, Ontario, and the Prairies, as well as in urban centres with large immigrant and minority populations.
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