viernes, 28 de marzo de 2014

Rates of New Cancer Cases in U.S. Drop Slightly

Rates of New Cancer Cases in U.S. Drop Slightly



Rates of New Cancer Cases in U.S. Drop Slightly

Rates of new cancer cases among U.S. men and women dropped slightly from 459 per 100,000 persons in 2009 to 446 per 100,000 persons in 2010, according to the new report, Invasive Cancer Incidence—United States, 2010, released today. Rates were higher among men than women, highest among black people, and varied by state from 380 to 511. The highest rates were for prostate, female breast, lung, and colorectal cancers.
Cancer has many causes, such as tobacco use, obesity, lack of physical activity, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Differences in cancer incidence reflect differences in the prevalence of these and other cancer risk factors. Preventive services are important tools in reducing cancer rates. These services include—
Your insurance may cover some of these services at no cost to you. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov.
Bar chart showing the rates of new cancer cases per 100,000 people by race/ethnicity and sex

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