The epidemiology of cancers in France reveals distinct evolutionary trends depending on gender. While men are seeing an improvement in certain types of cancer, women are facing a worrying increase in certain pathologies. Highlighted by the latest data from the National Cancer Institute, these disparities raise questions about the factors behind these contrasting developments.
Distinct risk profiles
The Institute’s data paints a contrasting portrait of cancers in men and women. While men have generally benefited from progress in prevention and treatment, particularly for cancers of the prostate a you colon-rectumthe situation is more complex for women.
The significant increase in the incidence of lung cancer among women is directly linked to changes in their smoking habits. The delay in the adoption of preventive and anti-smoking measures among women largely explains this increase.
Less studied, pancreatic cancer is also experiencing a worrying increase in women. Risk factors associated with this type of cancer, such as obesity, diabetes and certain genetic predispositions, seem to play a more important role in women.
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The importance of prevention and screening
Faced with these developments, prevention and screening appear to be essential levers to reduce the impact of the disease on public health.
Adopting healthy behaviors, such as a balanced diet, regular physical activity and stopping smokingremains the first line of defense against cancer. These preventive measures are particularly important for women, who are increasingly exposed to certain risk factors linked to modern lifestyles.
THE screening programs organized for cancers be youof colon a you neck of the uterus make it possible to detect the early stage cancerswhich increases the chances of recovery.
However, participation in these programs remains insufficient, particularly for colorectal cancer, while the tests are free, without intervention from the mutual health insurance. The development of new screening toolssuch as genetic testingshould help improve the early diagnosis of certain cancers.
- Cancers affect men and women differently in France.
- Women are facing a worrying increase in certain cancers, particularly lung and pancreatic cancers.
- Risk factors vary by sex: smoking, obesity and genetic factors partly explain these differences.
- Prevention and screening are essential: adopting a healthy lifestyle and participating in screening programs can reduce the risk and improve cancer management.
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