Rates of New Lung Cancer Cases Drop in U.S. Men and Women
Tobacco control efforts are having a major impact on Americans’ health, a new analysis of lung cancer data suggests.
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Rates of Indoor Tanning Among Female High School Students Lowest in States with Multiple Restrictions on Youth Access
Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to students in states without such laws, a new study finds.
American Indian/Alaska Native Death Rates Nearly 50% Higher Than Those of Non-Hispanic Whites
A supplement, led by CDC, found that death rates are 50% higher among AI/AN people than non-Hispanic whites, and cancer is the leading cause of death.
Puerto Rico Has Lower Rates of New Cases of Lung and Breast Cancer Than the Rest of the U.S.
Puerto Rico has the lowest incidence rate of new lung cancer compared with all other races and ethnic groups in the United States, according to a CDC study. The report also shows that Puerto Rico has a lower incidence rate of female breast cancer compared with U.S. non-Hispanic white and black women.
Uber, Lyft Drive Up Accident Rates
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 20, 2019 – After reaching a national low in traffic fatalities in 2010, the rising popularity of ride-hailing services has contributed to an increase in roadway accidents and deaths. Victims of accidents involving ride-hailing services have additional complications due to how personal car insurance handles claims for Uber and … Continue reading Uber, Lyft Drive Up Accident Rates
New CDC Study Shows Changes in Breast Cancer Death Rates by Age Group
Breast cancer death rates among women decreased during 2010 to 2014, but racial differences persisted, according to a study in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
