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Potential years of life lost for selected common causes of premature death: (a) Lung cancer; (b) Ischaemic heart disease; (c) Malignant skin cancers; (d) Breast cancer; and (e) Bowel cancer Rationale Outcome 2 This indicator measures the rate of potential years of life lost for selected common causes of premature death. The WA health system aims to reduce the loss of life from health conditions that are potentially preventable and/or treatable by facilitating improvements in health behaviours and environments, and through early detection and disease management. The rates of potential years of life lost from premature death are measured for lung cancer, ischaemic heart disease, malignant skin cancer, breast cancer and bowel cancer. These conditions contribute significantly to the fatal burden of disease within the community. The Department of Health contributes to preventive health via early detection and health promotion and prevention activities which encourage healthy environments, communities and behaviours to reduce the risk of developing these conditions. The department also supports self-management programs to aid those living with these conditions to prevent, delay or minimise the effects and progression of the disease. Results from this key performance indicator enables the department to monitor the effectiveness of health promotion, prevention and early intervention activity that in turn contribute to a reduction in premature deaths due to these preventable and treatable conditions. Target The 2021 target per selected common causes of premature death is based on the 2020 National Person Years of Life Lost per 1,000 population: Common causes of premature death Target (in years) a. Lung cancer 1.4 b. Ischaemic heart disease c. Malignant skin cancers d. Breast cancer e. Bowel cancer 2.1 0.4 1.9 1.1 Improved or maintained performance is demonstrated by a result below or equal to the target. Results In 2021, the result for potential years of life lost due to cancer were equal to or below set targets (see Figure 13). The years of life lost from ischaemic heart disease was 2.2 exceeding the target of 2.1. Since 2016, there has been a gradual decline in potential years of life lost due to lung cancer. < 95 > Contents About us Significant issues Report on operations Agency performance Operational disclosures ⚫Key performance indicators • Financial disclosures and compliance • Appendix

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