In 2021, Kentucky reported the highest cancer incidence rate in the United States, with around 510 new cases of cancer per 100,000 inhabitants. This statistic represents the U.S. states with the highest cancer incidence rates per 100,000 population in 2021.

The United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) online databases in WONDER provide cancer incidence and mortality data for the United States for the years since 1999, by year, state and metropolitan areas (MSA), age group, race, ethnicity, sex, childhood cancer classifications and cancer site. Report case counts, deaths, crude and age-adjusted incidence and death rates, and 95% confidence intervals for rates. The USCS data are the official federal statistics on cancer incidence from registries having high-quality data and cancer mortality statistics for 50 states and the District of Columbia. USCS are produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in collaboration with the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). Mortality data are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).

In 2025, it was estimated that there would be over 972 thousand new cancer cases among women in the United States. This statistic illustrates the estimated number of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States for 2025, by gender.

Cancer was responsible for around *** deaths per 100,000 population in the United States in 2023. The death rate for cancer has steadily decreased since the 1990’s, but cancer still remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. The deadliest type of cancer for both men and women is cancer of the lung and bronchus which will account for an estimated ****** deaths among men alone in 2025. Probability of surviving Survival rates for cancer vary significantly depending on the type of cancer. The cancers with the highest rates of survival include cancers of the thyroid, prostate, and testis, with five-year survival rates as high as ** percent for thyroid cancer. The cancers with the lowest five-year survival rates include cancers of the pancreas, liver, and esophagus. Risk factors It is difficult to determine why one person develops cancer while another does not, but certain risk factors have been shown to increase a person’s chance of developing cancer. For example, cigarette smoking has been proven to increase the risk of developing various cancers. In fact, around ** percent of cancers of the lung, bronchus and trachea among adults aged 30 years and older can be attributed to cigarette smoking. Other modifiable risk factors for cancer include being obese, drinking alcohol, and sun exposure.

Between 2017 and 2021, female breast cancer was the type of alcohol-associated cancer with the highest incidence in the United States, with a rate of nearly 130 per 100,000 people. This graph shows the rate of alcohol-related cancers per 100,000 people from 2017 to 2021 in the United States, by cancer type.

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• Global Breast Cancer Market size is expected to be worth around USD 49.2 Bn by 2032 from USD 19.8 Bn in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032.
• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. In 2020, there were about 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed globally.
• Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. In 2020, it was responsible for approximately 685,000 deaths worldwide.
• The survival rate of breast cancer has improved over the years. In the United States, the overall five-year survival rate of breast cancer is around 90%.
• The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms starting at age 40 for women at average risk.
• Although rare, breast cancer also occurs in men. Less than 1% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed in males.

(Source: WHO, American Cancer Society)

The US Cancer Incidence Rates dataset includes data about cancer occurrence estimates for various cancer sites among men and women under age 18 in the United States by race and Hispanic origin between 1990 and 2014.

County Cancer Death Rates

County-level cancer death rates with related variables

By Noah Rippner [source]

About this dataset

This dataset provides comprehensive information on county-level cancer death and incidence rates, as well as various related variables. It includes data on age-adjusted death rates, average deaths per year, recent trends in cancer death rates, recent 5-year trends in death rates, and average annual counts of cancer deaths or incidence. The dataset also includes the federal information processing standards (FIPS) codes for each county.

Additionally, the dataset indicates whether each county met the objective of a targeted death rate of 45.5. The recent trend in cancer deaths or incidence is also captured for analysis purposes.

The purpose of the death.csv file within this dataset is to offer detailed information specifically concerning county-level cancer death rates and related variables. On the other hand, the incd.csv file contains data on county-level cancer incidence rates and additional relevant variables.

To provide more context and understanding about the included data points, there is a separate file named cancer_data_notes.csv. This file serves to provide informative notes and explanations regarding the various aspects of the cancer data used in this dataset.

Please note that this particular description provides an overview for a linear regression walkthrough using this dataset based on Python programming language. It highlights how to source and import the data properly before moving into data preparation steps such as exploratory analysis. The walkthrough further covers model selection and important model diagnostics measures.

It's essential to bear in mind that this example serves as an initial attempt at creating a multivariate Ordinary Least Squares regression model using these datasets from various sources like cancer.gov along with US Census American Community Survey data. This baseline model allows easy comparisons with future iterations intended for improvements or refinements.

Important columns found within this extensively documented Kaggle dataset include County names along with their corresponding FIPS codes—a standardized coding system by Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Moreover,Met Objective of 45.5? (1) column denotes whether a specific county achieved the targeted objective of a death rate of 45.5 or not.

Overall, this dataset aims to offer valuable insights into county-level cancer death and incidence rates across various regions, providing policymakers, researchers, and healthcare professionals with essential information for analysis and decision-making purposes

How to use the dataset

• Familiarize Yourself with the Columns:

  • County: The name of the county.
  • FIPS: The Federal Information Processing Standards code for the county.
  • Met Objective of 45.5? (1): Indicates whether the county met the objective of a death rate of 45.5 (Boolean).
  • Age-Adjusted Death Rate: The age-adjusted death rate for cancer in the county.
  • Average Deaths per Year: The average number of deaths per year due to cancer in the county.
  • Recent Trend (2): The recent trend in cancer death rates/incidence in the county.
  • Recent 5-Year Trend (2) in Death Rates: The recent 5-year trend in cancer death rates/incidence in the county.
  • Average Annual Count: The average annual count of cancer deaths/incidence in the county.

• Determine Counties Meeting Objective: Use this dataset to identify counties that have met or not met an objective death rate threshold of 45.5%. Look for entries where Met Objective of 45.5? (1) is marked as True or False.

• Analyze Age-Adjusted Death Rates: Study and compare age-adjusted death rates across different counties using Age-Adjusted Death Rate values provided as floats.

• Explore Average Deaths per Year: Examine and compare average annual counts and trends regarding deaths caused by cancer, using Average Deaths per Year as a reference point.

• Investigate Recent Trends: Assess recent trends related to cancer deaths or incidence by analyzing data under columns such as Recent Trend, Recent Trend (2), and Recent 5-Year Trend (2) in Death Rates. These columns provide information on how cancer death rates/incidence have changed over time.

• Compare Counties: Utilize this dataset to compare counties based on their cancer death rates and related variables. Identify counties with lower or higher average annual counts, age-adjusted death rates, or recent trends to analyze and understand the factors contributing ...

Users can access data about cancer statistics in the United States including but not limited to searches by type of cancer and race, sex, ethnicity, age at diagnosis, and age at death. Background Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database’s mission is to provide information on cancer statistics to help reduce the burden of disease in the U.S. population. The SEER database is a project to the National Cancer Institute. The SEER database collects information on incidence, prevalence, and survival from specific geographic areas representing 28 percent of the United States population. User functionality Users can access a variety of reso urces. Cancer Stat Fact Sheets allow users to look at summaries of statistics by major cancer type. Cancer Statistic Reviews are available from 1975-2008 in table format. Users are also able to build their own tables and graphs using Fast Stats. The Cancer Query system provides more flexibility and a larger set of cancer statistics than F ast Stats but requires more input from the user. State Cancer Profiles include dynamic maps and graphs enabling the investigation of cancer trends at the county, state, and national levels. SEER research data files and SEER*Stat software are available to download through your Internet connection (SEER*Stat’s client-server mode) or via discs shipped directly to you. A signed data agreement form is required to access the SEER data Data Notes Data is available in different formats depending on which type of data is accessed. Some data is available in table, PDF, and html formats. Detailed information about the data is available under “Data Documentation and Variable Recodes”.

Growing evidence suggests that physical activity lowers the risk of several types of cancer. In the United States, between 2017 and 2021, postmenopausal female breast cancer was the type of inactivity-associated cancer with the highest incidence, with a rate of around 348 per 100,000 people. This graph shows the rate of physical inactivity-related cancers per 100,000 people from 2017 to 2021 in the United States, by cancer type.

The German Centre for Cancer Registry Data (ZfKD) provides the topical cancer statistics for Germany. In an interactive database query you will get information on incidence and mortality rates as well as for prevalence and survival rates for different types of cancer.

Number and rate of new cancer cases diagnosed annually from 1992 to the most recent diagnosis year available. Included are all invasive cancers and in situ bladder cancer with cases defined using the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Groups for Primary Site based on the World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, Third Edition (ICD-O-3). Random rounding of case counts to the nearest multiple of 5 is used to prevent inappropriate disclosure of health-related information.

Cancer survival statistics are typically expressed as the proportion of patients alive at some point subsequent to the diagnosis of their cancer. Statistics compare the survival of patients diagnosed with cancer with the survival of people in the general population who are the same age, race, and sex and who have not been diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer diagnoses and age-standardised incidence rates for all types of cancer by age and sex including breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer.

Age standardized rate of cancer incidence, by selected sites of cancer and sex, three-year average, census metropolitan areas.

This publication reports on newly diagnosed cancers registered in England during 2022. It includes this summary report showing key findings, spreadsheet tables with more detailed estimates, and a methodology document. Cancer registration estimates are provided for: • Incidence of cancer using groupings that incorporate both the location and type of cancer by combinations of gender, age, deprivation, and stage at diagnosis (where appropriate) for England, former Government office regions, Cancer alliances and Integrated care boards • Incidence and mortality (using ICD-10 3-digit codes) by gender and age group for England, former Government office regions, Cancer alliances and Integrated care boards This publication will report on 2022 cancer registrations only, trends will not be reported as the required re-stated populations for 2012 to 2020 are not expected to be published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) until Winter 2024.

You can see the numbers by sex, age, race and ethnicity, trends over time, survival, and prevalence.Link: https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance

The rate of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. has dramatically declined since 1950. As of 2022, the death rate from breast cancer had dropped from 31.9 to 18.7 per 100,000 population. Cancer is a serious public health issue in the United States. As of 2021, cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. Breast cancer incidence Breast cancer symptoms include lumps or thickening of the breast tissue and may include changes to the skin. Breast cancer is driven by many factors, but age is a known risk factor. Among all age groups, the highest number of invasive breast cancer cases were among those aged 60 to 69. The incidence rate of new breast cancer cases is higher in some ethnicities than others. White, non-Hispanic women had the highest incidence rate of breast cancer, followed by non-Hispanic Black women. Breast cancer treatment Breast cancer treatments usually involve several methods, including surgery, chemotherapy and biological therapy. Types of cancer diagnosed at earlier stages often require fewer treatments. A majority of the early stage breast cancer cases in the U.S. receive breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy.

This release summarises the diagnoses in 2019 registered by NDRS covering all registerable neoplasms (all cancers, all in situ tumours, some benign tumours and all tumours that have uncertain or unknown behaviours)

SEER Limited-Use cancer incidence data with associated population data. Geographic areas available are county and SEER registry. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute collects and distributes high quality, comprehensive cancer data from a number of population-based cancer registries. Data include patient demographics, primary tumor site, morphology, stage at diagnosis, first course of treatment, and follow-up for vital status. The SEER Program is the only comprehensive source of population-based information in the United States that includes stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis and survival rates within each stage.