Aotearoa New Zealand has one of the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the world.
In New Zealand
Breast cancer has a devastating impact on women and their families throughout New Zealand across all ages and social groups, both male and female.
FACTS
THE
Breast Cancer
#1
cancer for women
3700
women diagnosed each year
1 in 9
women diagnosed in their lifetime
1 in 9
Breast cancer affects one in nine New Zealand women over their lifetime.
MOST common
Breast cancer is the
most common cancer
for Kiwi women.
1 EVERY 3
One woman every three hours will be diagnosed.
2 daily
Nearly two women each day will die from the disease.
under 65
Breast cancer is the biggest cause of death for New Zealand women under 65 years of age.
20% HIGHER
Mortality of breast cancer is 20% higher in New Zealand than in Australia.
8th HIGhEST
New Zealand has the 8th highest incidence of breast cancer in the world.
OVER 50
Women over 50 are at most risk.
11% 25-44
Around 11% of breast cancers occur in women between the age of 25 to 44.
outcomes
After adjusting for age, wāhine Māori and Pacific women have earlier onset and worse outcomes than European New Zealand women.
6% UNDER 40
6% of breast cancer in New Zealand occurs under the age of 40 years.
25 men
About 25 men are diagnosed in New Zealand each year.
