Overall Cancer Mortality Rates Trending Downward in the US
However, clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Older, Black Women Have Higher Cervical Cancer Mortality
Rates increased when women who had already undergone a hysterectomy were excluded.
Grilled, Smoked Meat Intake Increases Mortality Risk in Breast Cancer
A high grilled and smoked meat intake is linked to 23% increased risk of all-cause mortality.
Increased Mortality Causes in Rural America
Higher smoking and obesity rates, as well as lower use of seat belts are some possible explanations.
Greater Mortality in Elderly with SBP <135 mm Hg
These findings were seen in the oldest adults with hypertension and free from comorbidities.
Decreasing Trend in Cancer Mortality Rates in the US
Researchers credit declines in smoking and better detection and treatment for these trends.
Smoking Cessation at Any Age Proves Beneficial
Even patients who quit in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find.
Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates Increase Worldwide
The researchers cite that population aging and growth is responsible for these increasing rates.
Increased Mortality in Patients with End-of-Rotation Team Transition
The adherence to national recommendations regarding ideal rotation policies ranged from 6 to 67%.
Heart Disease Continues to Be Leading Cause of Death
Cancer was next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases.
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