Cancer Deaths in the United States Mapped
The cancer mortality rate in the United States has changed over time due to various factors such as advancements in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, changes in risk factors, improvements in healthcare access, and changes in population demographics. Overall, there has been a declining trend in cancer mortality rates in the United States over the past few decades, although the rates for specific types of cancer and certain populations may have varied.
According to data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the overall cancer death rate in the United States has been declining steadily since the early 1990s. From 1991 to 2018, the cancer death rate declined by about 31% in men and 21% in women. This decline has been attributed to several factors, including decreased tobacco use, improvements in cancer screening and early detection, advancements in cancer treatment options, and increased awareness about cancer prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
