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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control 4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS K-64 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Call: 1 (800) CDC-INFO TTY: 1 (888) 232-6348 FAX: (770) 488-4760 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Submit a Question Online |
Fast FactsAccording to the United States Cancer Statistics: 2004 Incidence and Mortality report, lung cancer is:
In 2004 (the most recent year for which statistics are currently available):
For more information about lung cancer rates, visit Statistics. *Incidence counts cover approximately 98% of the U.S. population; death counts cover 100% of the U.S. population. Use caution in comparing incidence and death counts. Source: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 2004 Incidence and Mortality. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2007.
Page last reviewed: June 25, 2007
Page last updated: December 14, 2007 Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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