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Cancer prevalence and mortality in Cameroon (73).
| Characteristics | Male | Female | Both genders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (thousands) | 9,538 | 9,549 | 19,088 |
| Number of new cancer cases (thousands) | 5.4 | 6.3 | 11.7 |
| Age-standardized rate (W) | 88.8 | 96.5 | 92.1 |
| Cancer risk prior to age 75 (%) | 8.2 | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Number of cancer deaths (thousands) | 4.6 | 4.4 | 9.0 |
| Age-standardized rate (W) | 76.8 | 70.5 | 73.1 |
