In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on breast cancer here
The disease
The most common cancer among women in France, with declining mortality rates
Breast cancer accounts for one-third of all new cancer cases in women and is the leading cause of cancer death among women. Mortality (age-standardized rate) has been declining since the 1990s, while incidence...
What We Do
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and is also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. It is a cancer that can be screened for. Modifiable risk factors have been identified.
In this context, Santé publique France’s efforts focus on three main areas: epidemiological...
Data
Rising incidence and falling mortality
In mainland France,
breast cancer is the most common cancer, ahead of prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers, and is the third leading cause of cancer-related death.
It is the most common cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer death in...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Incidence and trends in cancer among adolescents and young adults (ages 15–39) between 2000 and 2020 in French departments covered by a general cancer registry. A study based on cancer registries from the Francim network (EPI-AJA Project 2022)
magazines/revues
Prevention of Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancers: Current Status in France - Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 2025, No. 3-4
In relation to
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
Alcohol
thematic dossier
Alcohol is deeply rooted in French culture. Its consumption remains a major cause of death and illness in France.
