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Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Stark inequalities in cancer rates across Wales revealed
The report by Public Health Wales' Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) found that people's housing, job, and ethnicity impact cancer incidence rates. To conduct the study, researchers linked all-Wales cancer registry data to Census data, using anonymising techniques to maintain confidentiality. The researchers then analysed the data to determine how cancer rates differed across the Welsh population based on ethnicity, housing type, and job. They found that people living in overcrowded housing had a cancer rate seven times higher than those with two or more spare rooms. Similarly, residents living in social housing had cancer rates nearly three times higher than those owning their homes outright. The study also revealed variances in cancer rates among different ethnic groups. The White population showed the highest overall cancer rates, partly due to the older age of this group. However, people from Mixed ethnic backgrounds were generally diagnosed at a later stage, which could potentially hinder cancer survival. The study also showed that Black men and Asian women were more likely to be diagnosed with prostate and breast cancer, respectively. The study shed light on the type of jobs and their connection with cancer incidence. People in lower-paid and manual jobs, such as process, plant, and machine operatives, had the highest cancer rates. They were also more likely to receive a late-stage cancer diagnosis compared to those in professional roles. Professor Dyfed Wyn Huws, director of the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit, said: "This is the first time we've been able to look at unfair inequalities in cancer rates through this level of detail using individual data across the whole of the Welsh population. "It's a major step forward in understanding and reducing cancer inequalities in our society. "It has enabled us to get a much greater level of detail of the socio-demographic factors at play, by looking at individual or household measures of inequality, rather than area-level analysis. "It's a strong baseline for future work and a clear call to action to focus on where cancer and other health inequalities start." Professor Huws added that in many parts of Wales, elements crucial to health and well-being, such as healthy homes, good jobs, sufficient income, community connections, education and skills, and safe, clean environments, are either lacking or inadequate. He said: "Up to four in 10 cases of cancer are potentially preventable amongst the population of Wales as a whole. "Preventing cancer and achieving earlier diagnosis is a priority for everyone in the system." The study used linked data from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit's national cancer registry and the 2011 Census, via Swansea University's SAIL Databank.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Stark inequalities in cancer rates across Wales revealed
The report by Public Health Wales' Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU) found that people's housing, job, and ethnicity impact cancer incidence rates. To conduct the study, researchers linked all-Wales cancer registry data to Census data, using anonymising techniques to maintain confidentiality. The researchers then analysed the data to determine how cancer rates differed across the Welsh population based on ethnicity, housing type, and job. They found that people living in overcrowded housing had a cancer rate seven times higher than those with two or more spare rooms. Similarly, residents living in social housing had cancer rates nearly three times higher than those owning their homes outright. The study also revealed variances in cancer rates among different ethnic groups. The White population showed the highest overall cancer rates, partly due to the older age of this group. However, people from Mixed ethnic backgrounds were generally diagnosed at a later stage, which could potentially hinder cancer survival. The study also showed that Black men and Asian women were more likely to be diagnosed with prostate and breast cancer, respectively. The study shed light on the type of jobs and their connection with cancer incidence. People in lower-paid and manual jobs, such as process, plant, and machine operatives, had the highest cancer rates. They were also more likely to receive a late-stage cancer diagnosis compared to those in professional roles. Professor Dyfed Wyn Huws, director of the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit, said: "This is the first time we've been able to look at unfair inequalities in cancer rates through this level of detail using individual data across the whole of the Welsh population. "It's a major step forward in understanding and reducing cancer inequalities in our society. "It has enabled us to get a much greater level of detail of the socio-demographic factors at play, by looking at individual or household measures of inequality, rather than area-level analysis. "It's a strong baseline for future work and a clear call to action to focus on where cancer and other health inequalities start." Professor Huws added that in many parts of Wales, elements crucial to health and well-being, such as healthy homes, good jobs, sufficient income, community connections, education and skills, and safe, clean environments, are either lacking or inadequate. He said: "Up to four in 10 cases of cancer are potentially preventable amongst the population of Wales as a whole. "Preventing cancer and achieving earlier diagnosis is a priority for everyone in the system." The study used linked data from the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit's national cancer registry and the 2011 Census, via Swansea University's SAIL Databank.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Major study into cancer inequalities across Wales released
The study, from Public Health Wales' Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit (WCISU), found that housing, occupation, and ethnicity all influence cancer risk. It's the first time all-Wales cancer registry data has been linked with census information, and the findings highlight significant disparities across the country. Professor Dyfed Wyn Huws, director of the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit, said: "This is the first time we've been able to look at unfair inequalities in cancer rates through this level of detail using individual data across the whole of the Welsh population. "It's a major step forward in understanding and reducing cancer inequalities in our society." The study found that people living in overcrowded housing had cancer rates seven times higher than those with two or more spare rooms, even after adjusting for age. Those in social housing faced cancer rates nearly three times higher than people who owned their homes outright. The report also revealed differences by ethnicity. While the white population had the highest overall cancer rates, partly due to being older on average, people from mixed ethnic backgrounds were more likely to receive a late-stage diagnosis. This can reduce the chances of survival. Black men were more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and Asian women with breast cancer. Occupational background also played a role. People in lower-paid and manual jobs, such as machine operatives, had the highest cancer rates and were more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than those in professional roles. Professor Huws said: "It has enabled us to get a much greater level of detail of the socio-demographic factors at play, by looking at individual or household measures of inequality, rather than area-level analysis. "It's a strong baseline for future work and a clear call to action to focus on where cancer and other health inequalities start." He added that up to four in 10 cancer cases in Wales are potentially preventable, and stressed the importance of early diagnosis and prevention. The report used anonymised data from the 2011 Census and the WCISU national cancer registry, accessed through Swansea University's SAIL Databank.
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
MS pays tribute to Wrexham AFC's 'remarkable' promotion
MS for North Wales It's been another incredible season for Wrexham AFC, with promotion to the EFL Championship in the bag. Wrexham are the very first team in history to achieve promotion in three consecutive seasons in professional football in Britain – that is truly remarkable. The surge through the leagues has been rapid, and now the club will sit in the division just below the Premier League. It's been a whirlwind rise for the football club, and I have a feeling the story for Phil Parkinson's team isn't over yet! Wrexham will be one of two Welsh clubs in the Championship next season along with Swansea City, and will replace Cardiff City who have been relegated to the third tier. The prospect of an all-Wales clash is exciting, and I know the Racecourse will be bouncing for that one. The promotion will bring even greater attention to the city of Wrexham and will certainly boost the economy with more away fans. Bigger clubs will be visiting, including those just relegated from the Premier League like Leicester City. Local businesses will be taking full advantage of the football club's new status, and it's great to see Bank Street Social temporarily rebranding as Back To Back To Back St Social in honour of the rapid promotions! Other pubs, restaurants and businesses of all kinds will be feeling the benefits too. The on-field success is brilliant, but the knock-on effect it has is just as meaningful and will make a long-term difference to our area. The club's success has brought a real buzz, and everyone is really looking forward to next season. There'll be some transfer business to be done over the summer months, and it'll be interesting to see who Phil Parkinson can bring in to really strengthen the team. Players like Sam Smith have been in superb goalscoring form this season, and I am confident he can do well in the Championship I'd also like to give a shout out to Wrexham AFC Women. They did a magnificent job in reaching the Welsh Cup Final recently, but unfortunately couldn't quite bring the cup home. Nevertheless, they can be proud of their season and I look forward to seeing what they can achieve next time. As ever, if you'd like to get in touch then you can drop me a line at
Leader Live
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Airbus aiming to secure more silverware in all-Wales final
The Wingmakers are on a trophy trail at the end of the season and part one was successfully completed as they battled back to get the better of Bangor 1876 in the final of the Cymru North Cup. This has set up a trip to Aberystwyth's Park Avenue tomorrow to take on Cymru South Cup winners Trefelin BGC in the all-Wales final. It's something of a step into the unknown for the Cymru North runners-up Airbus, who are still involved in this season's North East Wales FA Cup, and boss Mark Allen told the club's YouTube channel: 'Don't know much about them, to be honest. 'But, you know, I think it'll be a great occasion for us. It's a national final and we'll go down there looking to stamp our authority on the game and get a win. 'That's what we'll do. We'll plan in the week and prep, make sure we're rested and right, and then we'll go again.' After just coming up short in their epic battle for the title with Colwyn Bay, the Wingmakers claimed a 2-1 victory in their Cymru North Cup final match-up with Bangor 1876. It was a major accomplishment for the club's pathway, with a number of players who started in the Airbus Academy picking up silverware. Allen stressed: 'You know, they've contributed throughout the whole season and I know we speak about it a lot, but we never get bored of doing that. 'It's a good Academy and, like I said last week, it's testament to Rich (Cusato) and his coaches to get them through and ready, and you look at George Peers, man of the match (in the final), who's contributed so much to the season, you know, and really a stalwart for the team this year. 'So, it's like a roller-coaster of players coming through, which is great for the club.' Trefelin's dangerman is likely to be 48-year-old Lee Trundle. The former Wrexham and Swansea striker was on target to help his side defeat Penrhiwceiber Rangers in the Cymru South Cup final. Writing on Instagram, Trundle said: 'What a night for @ so proud to play with these talented boys. These nights are why we play football. 3-1 win and a goal to top it off. 'Buzzing for everyone involved at the club for the hard work they do behind the scenes to make nights like this happen.' Meanwhile, for Danny Warren, he is looking to double-up once again. Warren, who made the move to Airbus last summer, was a part of the Mold Alex squad that beat Llandudno in last season's Cymru North Cup final, before following it up with a 4-2 triumph over Briton Ferry Llansawel in the all-Wales final. Airbus will meet Corwen in the semi-finals of the North East Wales FA Cup next Tuesday.
