Declines in Cancer Death Rates Among Youth: United States, 2001-2021

NCHS Data Brief. 2023 Nov;(484):1-8.ABSTRACTSince the mid-1970s, cancer death rates for youth in the United States have declined significantly despite a slow increase in incidence for some of the major types (1-3). A previous report with trends from 1999 through 2014 showed declines for all 5-year age groups of youth (0-4, 5-9, 10-14, 15-19) (4). This Data Brief updates that report by presenting trends in cancer death rates through 2021. Rates from 2001 to 2021 are presented in total and for females and males. Rates for 2001, 2011, and 2021 are presented by 5-year age groups and for White, Black, and Hispanic youth. Trends are shown for the three most common types of cancer in youth.PMID:38051196
Source: NCHS data brief - Category: American Health Authors: Source Type: research