Overall Cancer Mortality Rates Trending Downward in the US
However, clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country.
However, clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country.
Rates increased when women who had already undergone a hysterectomy were excluded.
A high grilled and smoked meat intake is linked to 23% increased risk of all-cause mortality.
Higher smoking and obesity rates, as well as lower use of seat belts are some possible explanations.
These findings were seen in the oldest adults with hypertension and free from comorbidities.
Researchers credit declines in smoking and better detection and treatment for these trends.
Even patients who quit in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find.
The researchers cite that population aging and growth is responsible for these increasing rates.
The adherence to national recommendations regarding ideal rotation policies ranged from 6 to 67%.
Cancer was next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases.