Richard Castles wrote:"You didn't mention, Liam, that cancer is now the leading cause of death because of a reduction in deaths from heart disease and stroke. Thanks for the link to the full story."

Cardiovascular disease deaths falling, as are cancer death rates, but cancer incidence is rising - so please ignore BT & RC's uninformed opinions.

"Cancer death rates in Australia are low compared to other developed countries, but cancer incidence rates are relatively high, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Cancer in Australia 2001 shows that, excluding skin cancers, the Australian incidence rate for cancer was 18% higher than the average for 'more developed' countries for males, and 28% higher for females, in 2000. The rates, while the same as in the USA, were lower than in New Zealand, but up to 10% higher than in Canada and much higher than in the United Kingdom-36% higher for males and 19% higher for females.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/mediacentre/2004/mr20041215a.cfm

You say I am uninformed, Liam, yet my comment only referred to your statement and the link you provided. So who is it who is 'uninforming' me? A case of self-entrapment I'd say.

Fine Richard, but i come here to swap views and information not play 'gotcha' word games.

Gotcha.