Cancer in Sweden - Statistics & Facts
In 2020, cancer was the second-leading cause of death in Sweden, only causing fewer deaths than circulatory system diseases. In that year, there were over 24.8 thousand deaths due to cancer. Also known as malignant tumors or neoplasms, cancer is caused by the abnormal transformations and mutations of cells into tumors over time. The chances of a person developing cancer over the course of their life can be affected by genetic or environmental factors.
