Pediatric cancer mortality and survival in the United States, 2001-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although pediatric cancer mortality and survival have improved in the United States over the past 40 years, differences exist by age, race/ethnicity, cancer site, and economic status. To assess progress, this study examined recent mortality and survival data for individuals younger than 20 years.

Methods

Age-adjusted death rates were calculated with the National Vital Statistics System for 2002-2016. Annual percent changes (APCs) and average annual percent changes (AAPCs) were calculated with joinpoint regression. Five-year relative survival was calculated on the basis of National Program of Cancer Registries data for 2001-2015. Death rates and survival were estimated overall and by sex, 5-year age group, race/ethnicity, cancer type, and county-based economic mark

SUBMITTER: Siegel DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9539939 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature