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  2. Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results - Wikipedia

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    SEER collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries covering approximately 34.6% of the population of the United States. SEER coverage includes 30.0% of African Americans , 44% of Hispanics, 49.3% of American Indians and Alaska Natives , 57.5% of Asians, and 68.5% of Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders ...

  3. List of cancer mortality rates in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Cancer mortality rates are determined by the relationship of a population's health and lifestyle with their healthcare system. In the United States during 2013–2017, the age-adjusted mortality rate for all types of cancer was 189.5/100,000 for males, and 135.7/100,000 for females. [ 1 ]

  4. The Diseases Population Index for lung cancer incidence

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    The Diseases Population Index (DPI) also aids in decision making for setting priorities in health care settings. Currently, the world population exceeds 6.8 billion. [2] For certain countries, the total number of cases of diseases is measured in millions. In this situation, the DPI provides an overview, since it is a concise measurement.

  5. Lung cancer screening - Wikipedia

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    More than 235,000 new cases of lung cancer are expected in the United States in 2021 with approximately 130,000 deaths expected in 2021. [1] In addition, at the time of diagnosis, 57% of lung cancers are discovered in advanced stages (III and IV), meaning they are more widespread or aggressive cancers. [ 2 ]

  6. Lung cancer - Wikipedia

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    Lung cancer is the most diagnosed and deadliest cancer worldwide, with 2.2 million cases in 2020 resulting in 1.8 million deaths. [3] Lung cancer is rare in those younger than 40; the average age at diagnosis is 70 years, and the average age at death 72. [2] Incidence and outcomes vary widely across the world, depending on patterns of tobacco use.

  7. Cancer Cases Rising in Females, Declining in Males. How to ...

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    The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics, 2025 report found that the death rate due to cancer decreased by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the U.S., due to declines in the four most common types ...

  8. Category : Deaths from lung cancer in the United States

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    Deaths from lung cancer in the United States by state or territory (42 C) Pages in category "Deaths from lung cancer in the United States" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total.

  9. Epidemiology of cancer - Wikipedia

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    In 2008, cancer was responsible for 25% of all US deaths, with 30% of these from lung cancer. In 2008, the most commonly occurring cancer in men was prostate cancer , at about 25% of new cases. In 2008, amongst women, breast cancer was the most commonly occurring cancer, with about 25% of cancer diagnoses.