Atlas for US Cancer Mortality Among Non-Whites: 1950-1980
1990
Atlas of US Cancer Mortality Among Non-Whites
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Author Information
Author(s): L.W. Pickle, T.J. Mason, N. Howard, R. Hoover, J.F. Fraumeni
Primary Institution: NIH Publications
Conclusion
The atlas reveals higher rates of male lung cancer and certain other cancers among non-whites, but its interpretability is limited.
Supporting Evidence
- Recent higher rates of male lung cancer in non-whites were observed.
- Certain groups showed excesses of myeloma, prostate, and oral cavity cancers.
- Lower rates of Hodgkin's Disease and melanoma were noted.
Takeaway
This book shows cancer rates for non-white people in the US, but it's hard to understand because the information is not very clear.
Limitations
The descriptive elements are not full or critical enough, and the geographic analysis is confused by the use of 'state economic areas'.
Participant Demographics
The data is dominated by the black population, with smaller numbers of Amerindian and Asian groups.
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