In London, there were 8,066 deaths from colon
cancer over the study period (2000 - 2008). This figure consists of 3,931
male deaths and 4,135 female deaths and is based on data from the Office for National Statistics. The spatial distribution of
mortality due to colon cancer in London is demonstrated in the maps below,
shown separately for men and women. For further information about how these maps were created, please visit the methodological section of the Atlas.