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To assess trends in cancer incidence and mortality rates among whites in the U.S. from 1947 to 1984.

Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends Among Whites in the United States, 1947–84

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Data analysis assesses changes in cancer incidence and mortality in white populations, indicating significant trends over decades.

To assess trends in cancer incidence and mortality rates among whites in the U.S. from 1947 to 1984.
Utilized data from National Cancer Institute surveys and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program.
Analyzed trends for five geographic areas: Atlanta, Connecticut, Detroit, Iowa, and San Francisco-Oakland.
Lung cancer incidence increased over 220% among males and over 400% among females.
Significant rises in incidence were observed for melanoma, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, with increases of 70-120%.
Thyroid cancer incidence rose over 75%, but mortality rates declined during the study period.

Devesa et al. (1987) studied this question.

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