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Racial trends in age-specific breast cancer mortality rates in US women

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  • Marbella, A.M.
  • Layde, P.M.

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Objectives. This study examined recent trends in age- and race-specific patterns of breast cancer mortality. Methods. We analyzed breast cancer mortality data for 1979 through 1996. Results. From 1993 to 1996, White women of all age groups experienced average annual decreases in breast cancer mortality. Throughout the study, young Black women had higher rates of breast cancer mortality than young White women. Older Black women had lower mortality rates than older White women in the earlier years of the study but experienced higher rates in the later years (1993-1996). Conclusions. Trends in risk factors and early detection do not provide an adequate explanation for this recent substantial increase in breast cancer mortality among older Black women.

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  • Marbella, A.M. & Layde, P.M., 2001. "Racial trends in age-specific breast cancer mortality rates in US women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 91(1), pages 118-121.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2001:91:1:118-121_4
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    1. Farah Yasmeen & Rob J Hyndman & Bircan Erbas, 2010. "Forecasting age-related changes in breast cancer mortality among white and black US women: A functional approach," Monash Econometrics and Business Statistics Working Papers 9/10, Monash University, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.

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