What years of data were used for spatial models?

For all cancers, data for cancers diagnosed between 2010 and 2019 are included. When considering cancer survival, this is based on the experience of people diagnosed with cancer since 2001 and alive at some point during 2010-2019.

The years of data used for other measures varied. For example, data for breast cancer and bowel cancer screening were from 2019 and 2020 and for cervical screening from 2018 to 2022. These time periods are consistent with the recommended two-year screening intervals for breast and bowel cancer screening and five-year screening interval for cervical screening.

Data for risk factors and PSA testing were from 2017 to 2018 and for prostate cancer-related hospital was from 2007 to 2016.

For cancer diagnosis and survival, changes in geographical patterns over time are also shown. Time period varies by cancer type. For additional information, please see e-book.