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Cancer statistics, 2002.

Ahmedin Jemal1, Andrea Thomas, Taylor Murray

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA, USA.

CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|January 30, 2002
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Cancer incidence and mortality rates are declining in the US, with notable improvements in African-American men. However, cancer remains a significant health burden, especially for African Americans, due to later diagnoses and poorer survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • The American Cancer Society annually estimates cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics in the United States.
  • Data are sourced from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for incidence and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) for mortality.
  • Rates are age-adjusted to the 1970 US standard population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the latest cancer statistics for the United States for the year 2002.
  • To analyze trends in cancer incidence, mortality, and survival from 1992 to 1998.
  • To highlight disparities in cancer burden and outcomes among different demographic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of national cancer incidence and mortality data.

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  • Age adjustment of rates to a standard population.
  • Analysis of trends over a defined period (1992-1998).

    • Main Results:

    • An estimated 1,284,900 new cancer cases and 555,500 deaths were projected for 2002.
    • Cancer death rates decreased for both males and females between 1992 and 1998.
    • Cancer incidence decreased in males and slightly increased in females, with the most significant declines in incidence and mortality observed in African-American men.
    • African Americans continue to face a higher cancer burden, with later-stage diagnoses and worse survival compared to white individuals.
    • Despite declining rates, the overall number of cancer deaths slightly increased due to population growth and aging.

    Conclusions:

    • Cancer death rates are decreasing, but the overall number of deaths is rising due to demographic changes.
    • Significant progress has been made in reducing cancer incidence and mortality, particularly among African-American men.
    • Persistent disparities in cancer outcomes necessitate continued efforts to address health inequities and improve early detection and treatment for all populations.