Trends and Patterns of Disparities in Cancer Mortality Among US Counties, 1980-2014

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Authors

Ali H. Mokdad · University of Washington

Laura Dwyer‐Lindgren · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Christina Fitzmaurice · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Rebecca W. Stubbs · University of Washington

Amelia Bertozzi-Villa · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Chloe Morozoff · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Raghid Charara

Abstract

Cancer mortality declined overall in the United States between 1980 and 2014. Over this same period, there were important changes in trends, patterns, and differences in cancer mortality among US counties. These patterns may inform further research into improving prevention and treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 317, Issue 4, pp. 388-388

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.20324

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