Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia But Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions
February 07, 2025
February 07, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia but Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions
Despite some progress in reducing cancer deaths, people in Appalachia are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from cancer compared to other regions, researchers found
Key Takeaways
* Appalachia is not uniform: . . .
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Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths are Declining in Appalachia but Remain Significantly Higher Compared to Other US Regions
Despite some progress in reducing cancer deaths, people in Appalachia are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from cancer compared to other regions, researchers found
Key Takeaways
* Appalachia is not uniform: . . .