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  2. Childhood cancer - Wikipedia

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    In the United States in 2012, it was estimated that there was an incidence of 12,000 new cases, and 1,300 deaths, from cancer among children 0 to 14 years of age. [64] Cancer is the second leading cause of death in males and fourth in women under the age of 20 in the United States. The survival rate of children with cancer has improved since ...

  3. Sudden unexplained death in childhood - Wikipedia

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    SUDC is rare, with a reported incidence in the United States of 1.2 deaths per 100,000 children, compared to 54 deaths per 100,000 live births for SIDs. There are approximately 400 deaths per year of SUDC in the U.S, with over 200 of these cases being the children aged 1–4 years. [3] SUDC deaths have occurred at the following sites: [4]

  4. Epidemiology of cancer - Wikipedia

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    The second highest cause of death was cardiovascular diseases, resulting in 21.5% of deaths. In 2011, prostate cancer was the most common form of cancer among males (about 28% of all new cases) and breast cancer the most common in females (also about 28% of all new cases). [citation needed] The leading cause of death in both males and females ...

  5. Toddlers become best friends while fighting cancer together - AOL

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    They may look like two healthy toddlers having fun. But they're actually two sick toddlers in the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Toddlers become best friends while fighting cancer together

  6. 1950 Wynder and Graham Study - Wikipedia

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    This study was a retrospective, case-control study that compared smoking habits of 684 individuals with bronchogenic carcinoma to those without the condition. [12] The survey included questions about smoking: starting age, 20 year tobacco consumption, brands used; as well as inquires about exposure to hazardous agents in the workplace, alcohol use, and causes of death for family members.

  7. Causes of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Similarly, physical trauma is not accepted as a cause for cervical cancer, breast cancer, or brain cancer. [83] One accepted source is frequent, long-term application of hot objects to the body. It is possible that repeated burns on the same part of the body, such as those produced by kanger and kairo heaters (charcoal hand warmers ), may ...

  8. Mom dying of cancer writes greeting cards for her toddler's ...

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  9. Talking Comedy, Canada and Cancer with the Kids in the Hall - AOL

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    It's been more than 15 years since The Kids in the Hall, the seminal sketch comedy show by the Canadian troupe of the same name, went off the air. In the time since, the group's five members have ...