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Resource Details

Resource Name/Title

Cancer Atlas

Description

Updated atlas of cancer mortality in the U.S. (1950-1994) provides:

  • Mortality rates per 100,000 person-years, directly standardized using the 1970 U.S. population, calculated by race (whites: 1950-69 and 1970-94; blacks: 1970-94 only), and gender for nearly 40 cancers
  • More than 250 computerized color-coded maps showing mortality rates at the county level (over 3000 counties) and/or State Economic Area level (over 500 SEAs)
  • Summary tables, text and figures
  • Customizable maps by five year time intervals, four broad age groups, and more

NCI Division, Office, Center (DOC)

Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG)

Category(s)

Epidemiological Resources and Statistics
Surveillance

Contact(s)

Check, David 
+1 301 402 7201 

Web Sites

Cancer Mortality Maps and Graphs

Availability

CD

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