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US Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Disparities Persist: Study
US cancer death rates have decreased, but race and ethnicity disparities persist, according to a new study by the American Cancer Society.
New ACS research led by Dr. Farhad Islami
A recent study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows a decline in overall cancer death rates in the past 25 years across all congressional districts in the United States.
The data revealed that most districts experienced a 20%-45% decline among males and a 10%-40% decline among females. However, disparities in cancer death rates based on race and ethnicity persist, with Black people having substantially higher cancer mortality rates than other populations.
The study also found that progress in reducing cancer death rates varied across congressional districts and regions, with the highest declines found in districts along the southern coast and border.
The researchers suggest that elected representatives could help reduce cancer disparities in their districts by supporting equitable implementation of effective interventions to reduce cancer risk factors and improve cancer screening and treatment.
Source: American Cancer Society (ACS)
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