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Rebecca Siegel1, Deepa Naishadham, Ahmedin Jemal
1Surveillance Information, Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. rebecca.siegel@cancer.org
CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|September 19, 2012
Summary
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics in the US. While overall cancer rates are declining, specific cancers remain higher due to various risk factors. Prevention strategies are crucial.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Demographics
Background:
- Hispanics/Latinos are the largest and fastest-growing demographic in the US.
- Cancer surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death for this group in 2009.
- Significant disparities exist in cancer incidence and mortality within this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update cancer statistics for the US Hispanic/Latino population.
- To analyze trends in cancer incidence and mortality.
- To identify specific cancer types with higher rates in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized incidence data from the National Cancer Institute, CDC, and NAACCR.
- Employed mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
- Analyzed cancer data for the period 2000-2009 and projected estimates for 2012.
Main Results:
- An estimated 112,800 new cancer cases and 33,200 deaths are projected for 2012.
- Cancer incidence declined 1.7% annually in men and 0.3% in women (2000-2009).
- Cancer death rates declined 2.3% annually in men and 1.4% in women (2000-2009).
- Lower rates for breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers compared to non-Hispanic whites.
- Higher rates for stomach, liver, uterine cervix, and gallbladder cancers.
Conclusions:
- Cancer remains a critical public health issue for the Hispanic/Latino population.
- Disparities in certain cancers are linked to infectious agents, screening access, lifestyle, and genetics.
- Strategies include increased screening, vaccination, and interventions for obesity, alcohol, and tobacco use.
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