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Ahmedin Jemal1, Rebecca Siegel, Elizabeth Ward

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

CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|March 4, 2006
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Cancer deaths decreased for the first time in 2006, with rates declining for men and women. However, cancer remains a leading cause of death, and disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States, particularly for individuals under 85.
  • The American Cancer Society provides annual estimates and compiles data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival.
  • Cancer incidence and mortality rates are age-standardized to the 2000 US standard million population for comparability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the latest statistics on cancer incidence and mortality in the United States for 2006.
  • To analyze trends in cancer death rates by age, sex, race, and ethnicity.
  • To highlight progress and persistent challenges in cancer control and reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Cancer Institute (incidence) and National Center for Health Statistics (mortality).

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  • Calculated age-standardized incidence and death rates using the 2000 US standard million population.
  • Analyzed trends in cancer rates and survival, including comparisons across demographic groups.

    • Main Results:

    • An estimated 1,399,790 new cancer cases and 564,830 deaths were expected in 2006.
    • Cancer surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death for those younger than 85 since 1999.
    • The total number of cancer deaths decreased for the first time in 2006, with declining rates in men and women, though lung cancer mortality in women continues to rise.
    • African Americans experience higher cancer death rates than Whites, and minority populations are more often diagnosed with advanced-stage disease.

    Conclusions:

    • While overall cancer death rates are declining, cancer remains a significant public health concern.
    • Disparities in cancer incidence and mortality exist among racial and ethnic groups, necessitating targeted interventions.
    • Accelerating progress requires applying existing cancer control knowledge across all population segments.