Data and Statistics Features
These pages focus on the latest statistical information available about cancer topics that are appropriate for the season, or support a health awareness day or month.
Cancer in Children (July 30, 2009)
Although cancer is a leading cause of death among children in the United States, childhood cancer deaths are declining.
Top 10 Cancers Among Men (June 16, 2009)
The 10 most commonly diagnosed cancers among men in the United States in 2005 included cancers of the prostate, lung, colon and rectum, and bladder; melanomas of the skin; non-Hodgkin lymphoma; kidney cancer, mouth and throat cancer, leukemias, and pancreatic cancer.
Cancer Incidence and Death Rates by Race/Ethnicity and Sex (April 29, 2009)
Life expectancy and overall health have improved in recent years for most Americans, but not all Americans are benefiting equally.
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Incidence Rates by Race/Ethnicity and Sex (March 18, 2009)
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.
Top 10 Cancer Sites by Incidence (February 19, 2009)
The 10 most commonly diagnosed cancers include prostate cancer, female breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, uterine cancer, bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, melanomas of the skin, kidney and renal pelvis cancer, and ovarian cancer.
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) (February 12, 2009)
The United States Cancer Statistics: 2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based report contains official federal government cancer statistics for cancer incidence in 96% of the U.S. population and mortality statistics for 100% of the U.S. population.
HPV-Associated Cancers in the U.S. Population (December 18, 2008)
A large study that covered 83% of the U.S. population between 1998–2003 estimated that about 24,900 HPV-associated cancers occur each year.
Breast Cancer Screening Services Provided by the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (October 31, 2008)
Through NBCCEDP, CDC provides low-income, uninsured, and underserved women ages 40–64 access to timely, high-quality screening and diagnostic services.
Especiales de datos y estadísticas en español
Los 10 principales tipos de cáncer por área afectada del cuerpo según su incidencia, 2005 (el 20 de febrero de 2009)
Los 10 tipos de cáncer más frecuentemente diagnosticados estos son los cánceres de próstata, mama femenino, pulmón, colorrectal (colon), uterino, de vejiga, linfoma no hodgkiniano, melanomas cutáneos, de riñón y pelvis renal y de ovario.
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