By The Numbers: Cancer Facts & Figures 2024
Business Group on Health
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Cancer Trends: Progress and Challenges
This chapter reviews the latest American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts and Figures report, noting a significant decline in overall cancer mortality rates, largely due to reduced tobacco use and advancements in screening and treatment. However, it also highlights troubling trends, such as a rise in cancer diagnoses and increasing rates of colorectal cancer among younger individuals. The chapter further discusses the importance of addressing racial disparities in cancer outcomes and the necessity for targeted screening strategies for at-risk populations.
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