There were 34 cases of cancer diagnosed every day from 2010-2014, according to the latest report by the National Registry of Diseases Office (NRDO). See what the most common types of cancer to affect men and women are and how you can prevent them.
<div class="ExternalClassBEC3447A7F3444D19CBC9C4E2C4E57E0"><h1>By the numbers: Cancers in Singapore</h1><p>Colorectal and breast cancers are the <a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1486/4-key-facts-about-cancer-in-singapores-context" title="4 Key Facts About Cancer in Singapore's Context">most common cancers</a> to affect men and women respectively in Singapore – with lung cancer leading the fatality rate. You can protect yourself by going for early health screening in Singapore, plan for optimum nutrition and keep yourself fit with lots of physical activity.</p><p><img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Body%20Care/Cancer%20statistics%20in%20Singapore.jpg" alt="Infographic on the different types of cancers in Singapore between 2010 and 2014. Includes the facts and figures, the common cancers in terms of incidence between men and women, as well as the mortality rate. Tips are also provided on how prevention is the best protection." style="margin:5px;" /></p><p><a href="https://www.nrdo.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider3/default-document-library/cancer-trends-report-2010---2014_web.pdf?sfvrsn=0" title="Infographic on Cancers in Singapore">Read the full report here</a>.</p><hr /><p><strong>Read these next:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/diseases-and-conditions/144/topic_cancer" title="Cancer">Cancer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/news/79/lung-cancer-can-hit-asian-women-who-dont-smoke" title="Lung Cancer Can Hit Asian Women Who Don’t Smoke">Lung Cancer Can Hit Asian Women Who Don’t Smoke</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1134/eat-your-veggies-to-fight-cancer" title="Eat Your Veggies to Fight Cancer">Eat Your Veggies to Fight Cancer</a>
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