Read press release Liver cancer Key Facts
Key messages on incidence, survival, mortality, risk factors (causes) and a summary table of the statistics for liver cancer are given here.
More comprehensive information and statistics for liver cancer is here: incidence, survival and mortality.
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The latest statistics available for liver cancer are; incidence 2009, mortality 2010, and survival 1996-1999. Source years are specified in the statistics table. Find out why these are the latest statistics available.
- In the UK in 2010, around 4,200 people in the UK were diagnosed with liver cancer, that is nearly 12 people every day.
- Around 2,700 men and 1,600 women in the UK were diagnosed with liver cancer in 2010.
- Liver cancer is more common in men than in women with almost two-thirds of cases occurring in men.
- Liver cancer is more common in older people. Almost 9 in 10 cases are diagnosed in people aged over 55 years.
- Liver cancer incidence is increasing. Rates in Great Britain have more than tripled since the mid-1970s.
- In Europe (EU-27) an estimated 47,000 people were diagnosed with liver cancer in 2008.
- Worldwide, an estimated 750,000 people were diagnosed with liver cancer in 2008.
Read more in-depth liver cancer incidence statistics.
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- Liver cancer is often diagnosed late and so survival rates are poor. Around five per cent of patients diagnosed with liver cancer survive their disease for five years or more.
- One year survival rates for liver cancer have improved since the 1970s. Around 20% of patients survive their disease for at least one year, compared to less than 5% forty years ago.
Read more in-depth liver cancer survival statistics.
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- In the UK in 2010 almost 3,800 people died from liver cancer, that is around 10 people every day.
- In 2010 in the UK around 2,200 men and 1,500 women died from liver cancer.
- Liver cancer mortality rates are increasing. Rates in Great Britain have quadrupled since the mid-1970s.
- In Europe (EU-27) in 2008, an estimated 46,700 people died from liver cancer.
- Worldwide, an estimated 700,000 people died from liver cancer in 2008.
Read more in-depth liver cancer mortality statistics.
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- Each year, around 85% of cases of liver cancer worldwide are attributed to infection with the hepatitis B or C viruses.
- On average, smokers have around 50% higher risk of liver cancer than non-smokers. Heavy drinkers have around five times the risk of liver cancer of light or non-drinkers.
- Chronic heavy alcohol consumption or infection with the hepatitis B or C viruses can cause cirrhosis, which greatly increases the risk of liver cancer.
- People with diabetes have an increased risk of liver cancer.
- Occupational exposure to vinyl chloride has been linked to liver cancer.
- Aflatoxin – a toxin produced by fungi - can contaminate foodstuffs stored in hot, humid conditions and so is a cause of liver cancer in many developing countries.
Read more in-depth liver cancer risk factors.
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| LIVER CANCER STATISTICS | Males | Females | Persons | Country | Year3 |
| Number of new cases per year | 2,672 | 1,569 | 4,241 | UK | 2009 |
| Incidence rate per 100,000 population1 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 4.9 | ||
| Number of deaths per year | 2,249 | 1,540 | 3,789 | UK | 2010 |
| Mortality rate per 100,000 population1 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 4.2 | ||
| One-year survival rate2 | 19.6% | 20.3% | - | England & Wales | 1996-1999 |
| Five-year survival rate2 | 5.1% | 5.7% | - |
1. European age-standardised 2. Adults diagnosed 3. Latest statistics available
More detailed liver cancer statistics can be found using these links: incidence, survival and mortality.
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