Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1950-94


Book Description

Atlas on-line: contains everything in the Atlas, including databases, text and graphics files. County and state economic (SEA*) rates are available for each cancer map. Tabulated data used to generate the atlas maps are also available. Also contains: customizable maps.







Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1950-1994


Book Description

Maps, text, tables and figures showing the geographic patterns of cancer death rates throughout the United States from 1950-1994 for about 40 cancers.










Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the U. S. 1950-1994


Book Description

This Atlas utilizes 1950-94 mortality data & population estimates to prepare county-based & state economic area-based maps of cancer mortality. Rates per 100,000 person-years, directly standardized using the 1970 U.S. population, are calculated by race (whites, blacks) & sex for 40 forms of cancer. More than 250 computerized color-coded maps show variations in cancer rates during 1970-94 & compares them with corresponding maps for 1950-69. Summary tables & figures are also presented. Accompanying text describes the variations for specific cancers & suggests explanations based on the risk factors identified by analytic studies.













Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States, 1950-94


Book Description

Utilizes 1950-1994 mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics and population estimates from the Census Bureau. Rates by 100,000 person-years are calculated by race (whites, blacks) and sex for different forms of cancer. Includes maps, summary tables, and figures. Accompanying text describes the observed variations for specific cancers and suggests explanations.