The American Cancer Society recently released a report showing that the mortality rate of those with cancer declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States.
The American Cancer Society also reports more incidence rates of women and younger adults having the disease. The organization identified inequalities in cancer mortality of Native American and Black people compared to white people.
On PBS’ “Arizona Horizon,” Rick Bold of the Mayo Clinic said certain communities may be limited in their health care access.
“Some of it is screening. We know that there are disparities in terms of utilities of those screening maneuvers, mammograms for breast cancer, colonoscopy for colon cancer and some of these populations don’t have access or don’t pursue those," he said.
Bold says contributing factors for one’s health include environment, food, obesity and activity. He attributes survival rates to screening and advancements in treatment.
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