Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The cancer rates across the Territories of the various cancers, like colorectal cancer is at 24 percent, breast cancer is at 17 percent, prostate is at 14 percent and lung cancer is at 10 percent. Some of those cancers obviously are tied to lifestyle; some are tied to other factors. It could be water, as Mr. Yakeleya indicated. The intention is that when we do put a report out, it will cover all of the cancers across the territory and if smoking is a big factor in the cancer rates across the Territories, then, yes, it will be indicated in the report.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 46-17(1): Statistical Reporting Of Cancer Rates In The NWT
In the Legislative Assembly on December 12th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 46-17(1): Statistical Reporting Of Cancer Rates In The NWT
Oral Questions
December 11th, 2011
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