Cancer Hotspots: States and Countries With the Highest Cancer Rates

Cancer Hotspots: States and Countries With the Highest Cancer Rates

A cluster of reported rare childhood cancers in Ladera Ranch, California, has prompted a state investigation, while national cancer statistics show substantial differences in cancer incidence between U.S. states and countries. The key measure for comparing populations is cancer incidence per 100,000 people, preferably using an age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) for international comparisons. It adjusts […]