Cancer, a disease of aging (part 1) - trends in older adult cancer mortality in Switzerland 1991-2008

It is crucial for aging societies to evaluate trends in cancer mortality rates of older adults. This study examined socio-demographic and regional characteristics specifically focused on the cancer mortality experience of older adults in Switzerland.

Cancer, a disease of aging (part 2) - risk factors for older adult cancer mortality in Switzerland 1991-2008

Cancer is disease of aging that disproportionately affects older adults and often results in considerable public health consequences. This study evaluated gender-age-specific cancer mortality risk factors in older adults in Switzerland with attention to the most common types of cancer.