U.S. lung cancer rates vary by subtype, sex, race/ethnicity, and age
Monday, August 11, 2014 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
A new analysis confirms that U.S. lung cancer rates are declining overall, but it also uncovers previously unrecognized trends related to cancer subtype, sex, race/ethnicity, and age. The findings provide a more accurate picture of the state of lung cancer in the country and will help researchers in their ongoing efforts to monitor the population’s lung health.