Laryngeal cancer kills fewer and fewer men in Spain, but is increasing among women over 55 years old

Laryngeal cancer mortality has decreased significantly in Spain in recent decades, especially among men. A study published in Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española analyzed national mortality trends between 1999 and 2023. The age-standardized mortality rate in men fell from 12.10 to 4.76 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, representing a reduction of more than 60%. In women, mortality remained globally stable, but with different behavior according to age group. While it decreases among younger women, there is a significant increase in laryngeal cancer mortality from age 55 onwards.