Cancer Death Rates and Incidence Down, Annual Report Shows The cancer death rate in the United States continues to go down, a new report from the nation's leading cancer organizations says. What's more, cancer incidence -- the rate at which new cancers are diagnosed -- also appears to be dropping. Smoking Compromises Quality-of-Life in Old Age Smoking doesn't just shorten your lifespan, it can make your golden years far less enjoyable, according to new research. Smoking Rate Declines For the First Time in Years A new report shows that fewer Americans are lighting up -- a sign control efforts like taxation and legislation may be working.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer. learn more >
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer. learn more >
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