Broken down by certain age groups, the data is even more staggering.
Some events are restricted to certain age groups -- under 35, say, or over 50 -- to maximize potential matches.
But, for otherwise healthy people with no symptoms, he said, only a few routine tests have proven to significantly reduce cancer deaths among certain age groups.
He also says education is too focused on certain age groups, failing to reflect the needs of adults who have to change career or shift industries.
At castings, it has become difficult to find actors to fit into certain age groups, since two thirds of them have had facial work done.
Police Scotland revealed that it was considering ending entirely the use of common law search powers or banning its use for certain age groups, but would wait until Scott's review was completed.
The three types of cancer were chosen for scrutiny because there is good evidence that, for certain age groups, screening for these cancers can reduce illness and save lives.
Something we'd like to find out is if certain age groups are growing faster than others.
The report said the scanners failed to "consistently match individuals of certain age groups or nationalities".
When one looks at equivalent cohorts instead of certain age groups, the difference is clear.
Some evidence suggests that immunization of certain age groups may also extend indirect protective benefit to vulnerable populations.
