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Cancer mortality
Coverage of Cancer mortality in the Nexus archive.
British Journal of Cancerorganization2United Statesplace1Manhattanplace1New York Cityplace1San Francisco Bay Areaplace1Marin Countyplace1San Mateo Countyplace1San Francisco Countyplace1Mississippiplace1Arkansasplace1West Virginiaplace1Viswadeep Lebakulaperson1The Research Teamorganization1Mississippi State's Social Science Research Centerorganization1Oak Ridge National Laboratoryorganization1Arthur G. Cosbyperson1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)organization1Regional disparitiestopic1Health disparitiestopic1
- The U.S. cut cancer deaths by 34% since 1991—but not in 458 rural counties
The U.S. saw a 34% decline in cancer deaths between 1991 and 2022, but 458 rural counties experienced much smaller reductions. Urban areas like New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area saw declines exceeding 40%, while rural counties in the Midwest had declines as low as 20%.
- Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality, study suggests
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer highlights disparities in cancer mortality decline across U.S. regions and income levels, with urban, coastal, and higher-income counties showing greater improvements. Rural and lower-income areas experienced smaller declines, emphasizing factors like tobacco control and access to healthcare as contributing factors.