Cancer prevalence
National statistics on cancer prevalence
The prevalence of a particular cancer can be defined as the number of persons in a defined population who have been diagnosed with that type of cancer, and who are still alive at the point of examination. The prevalence is an important and useful measure of the burden of cancer in the community.
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PDF / 123KB What is cancer prevalence and why is it important?
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PDF / 303KB Methods for the estimation and projection of cancer prevalence
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PDF / 210KB Prevalence of cancer survivors in Switzerland (2014)
Summary of findings
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PDF / 680KB Swiss cancer prevalence and language region (2018)
Part A
Tabulated Swiss cancer prevalence estimates by years since diagnosis, sex, age, and reference date (31/12/2005 to 31/12/2020).
Part B
Cancer-specific data sheets.