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Lung cancer deaths in women are increasing dramatically
More and more women die of lung and bronchial cancer, according to the latest Statistical Yearbook. In the last ten years, the number of deaths from cancer has risen by as much as 41 percent in women. Although more men still die of lung cancer than women, the increase in women's disease is far more worrying. The Federal Statistical Office cites tobacco use as the determining cause.
Men get sick and continue to die of lung and bronchial cancer significantly more frequently, but the women are catching up quickly on this unfortunate statistic. Compared with 2004, the current Statistical Yearbook shows 41 percent more deaths from both types of cancer in women. The main cause of the increase is the tobacco consumption of women. And in other cancers that are associated with smoking, an increase in new cases is observed.
The number of deaths from lung cancer has increased significantly in women in the last decade. Reason is the tobacco consumption. (Image: photo 5000 / fotolia.com) 45,000 deaths from lung and bronchial cancer
According to the Federal Statistical Office, a total of 45,000 people in Germany died of lung and bronchial cancer each year. In men, these cancers make up the second leading cause of death, accounting for 29,500 deaths, reports the Federal Statistical Office. In women, lung and bronchial cancers accounted for 15,500 deaths. Relative to 100,000 inhabitants, the number of deaths in the last ten years has risen massively among women - from 26 to 38. For men, the number of deaths increased from 71 to 74 in relation to 100,000 inhabitants. Overall, "the number of women who died of lung and bronchial cancer has risen by 41% in the last ten years," said Dieter Sarreither, President of the Federal Statistical Office at the presentation of the current yearbook in Berlin.
Older women smoke more often today
In 2013, according to their own information, 21% of the population in Germany were regular smokers, which represents a slight decline compared to 1999. Fifteen years ago, 25 percent of the population said they were regular smokers. However, the proportion of regular smokers has been significantly reduced, especially among the younger age groups, ie those aged 15 to under 20, according to the Federal Statistical Office. However, among women aged 50 to under 75, there is an increased proportion of female smokers, which can also be linked to rising cancer deaths.
Many cancers are triggered by tobacco
A connection with the tobacco consumption is given not only in lung and bronchial cancers, but also in malignant tumors of the larynx or trachea. In total, more than 210,000 patients were treated in full-time care in 2014 because of the new formation of cancers, which can primarily be attributed to the consumption of tobacco products, reports the Federal Statistical Office. Men (66%) significantly more often than women (34%).
BMI too high for many
Furthermore, it is clear in the current Statistical Yearbook that the "civilization diseases" severe overweight (obesity) affects more and more people. In 2013, almost 16% of the adult population in Germany had a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. "Men were 17% more obese than women with 14%," reports the Federal Statistical Office. The proportion of overweight people continues to increase. In 1999, 12 percent of men and 11 percent of women were affected.
Low-mobility activities a popular pastime
"An effective remedy for heavy obesity is exercise", so the reference of the Federal Statistical Office. Although the time we spend per day moving is relatively constant for years. But low-mobility activities are now devoted much more time. "On average, every resident spent a total of 27 minutes a day in Germany in 2012/2013 doing sports and physical activity," according to the Federal Statistical Office's statement. The time spent in the last eleven years has remained virtually unchanged. But, for example, "for television (including videos and DVDs), we took about 4.5 times as much time with 124 minutes" and the time share has risen since 2001/2002, reports the Federal Office.
No money for a healthy diet
Last but not least, obesity can also be seen in the context of nutrition, and nutrition plays an important role in healthy lifestyles. In 2014, however, "around 8% of the population said that for financial reasons it was not possible to eat a full meal (vegetarian or meat, poultry or fish) every other day," reports the Federal Statistical Office. Especially single persons and persons in single parent households are affected here. (Fp)