All the estimates for cancer diagnosis presented in the Australian Cancer Atlas are about the average risk and average impact that cancer has for all people living within a specific geographical area; this does not reflect the risk for every individual living in that area.
Where you live plays only a small role in your cancer risk as there are many other factors that need to be considered when determining your specific risk of being diagnosed with cancer or dying from this cancer, including age, family history of cancer, smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity and sun exposure.
