Experts from Cancer Research UK - who carried out the analysis - blamed the divide on people from poorer areas being diagnosed too late.
A map highlights UK areas where residents are more likely to die of cancer, particularly in deprived regions, where death rates are nearly 60% higher. Factors include late diagnosis, less effective treatments, higher smoking and obesity rates, and lower screening participation. The Office for National Statistics map allows area-specific deprivation checks. Cancer Research UK and NHS England emphasize improving access to early diagnosis and treatment to reduce disparities.
