Hong Kong cancer death rate falls more than 40 percent in three decades
Health Minister Lo Chung-mau announced a drop of over 40 percent in Hong Kong's cancer mortality rate during the World Cancer Congress held in the city.
Official figures show long term decline
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau presented data covering the period from 1993 through 2023. The age-standardised mortality rate for cancer has decreased by more than forty percent during this thirty year span. This reduction marks a significant improvement in public health outcomes across the region.
Recent annual trends vary by gender
In the last ten years, men experienced an annual decline of 2.8 percent while women saw a drop of 1.7 percent. These specific rates were cited during the plenary session at the global medical gathering. The consistent downward trend reflects sustained efforts in cancer control and treatment.
City aims to lead medical innovation
Local leaders renewed their commitment to establishing Hong Kong as a center for medical advancement. This pledge accompanies the positive news regarding survival rates and mortality statistics. The event itself is taking place in the city for the first time.
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