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Childhood cancer rates in Cyprus exceed EU average, causes remain unknown
3 sourcesFirst reported 3 days agoUpdated 3 days ago
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What all sources covered
- Childhood cancer rates in Cyprus have risen and are now higher than the EU average.
- In 2022, Cyprus reported 15 cases of childhood cancer per 100,000 children, compared to the EU average of 13.7.
- Health experts are concerned, but the reasons behind the increase in cases remain unknown.
- Despite advancements in treatment and diagnostic methods, the number of childhood cancer deaths in Cyprus has remained stable.
- There is currently no mechanism in place for monitoring the situation effectively.
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PolitisFirst
Dialogos+5h
Cyprus Mail+8h
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left
Η Κύπρος καταγράφει μεγαλύτερη αύξηση στα περιστατικά παιδικού καρκίνου
Dialogos· 3 days ago
center
Αυξάνεται ο παιδικός καρκίνος, αλλά οι αιτίες μένουν άγνωστες - Η Κύπρος πάνω από τον μέσο όρο της ΕΕ και χωρίς μηχανισμό ελέγχου
Politis· 3 days ago
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Childhood cancer cases in Cyprus raise concerns
Cyprus Mail· 3 days ago