Child And Teen Cancer Death Rates Down 24% In Last 2 Decades
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:36 AM – Thursday, November 16, 2023
Youth deaths by cancer in the United States have decreased by approximately 24% in the past two decades.
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report revealing that child and teen cancer deaths in the U.S. have dropped by 24% between 2001 and 2021.
The report examined death rates for Black, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white children aged 15 to 19. According to the analysis, these three groups accounted for 92% of all child cancer fatalities in 2021.
While death rates for children of all ages in these categories decreased between 2001 and 2011, only children aged 9 and under experienced significant decreases after 2011.
During the first decade, cancer mortality rates fell by 15-17% across the board, but only death rates among White children continued to significantly decrease after 2011.
Between 2011 and 2021, death rates for Hispanic children slightly decreased while it increased for Black youths. By 2021, the rate for White teenagers would be 19-20% lower than their Black and Hispanic counterparts.
The study utilized the National Vital Statistics System, which tracks death certificate information from across the United States.
The researchers analyzed death certificates of patients under the age of 20 who died from the most common types of cancer in that age group: leukemia, brain cancer, and a type of bone cancer known as “bone and articular cartilage cancer.”
Sally Curtin, a CDC statistician and the lead author of the report, stated that “the overall message is good news.”
“Death rates declined across the board: all five-year age groups, male, female, and all the race groups,” Curtin said.
According to pediatric oncologists, the overall decline is believed to be a result of advancements in treatments for various types of cancers.
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How did the death rates for different racial and ethnic groups change over the study period, and what were the differences in death rates among these groups in 2021?
The decrease in youth deaths by cancer in the United States over the past two decades is encouraging news. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report on Thursday, revealing that child and teen cancer deaths have dropped by approximately 24% between 2001 and 2021.
The report focused on death rates for Black, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white children aged 15 to 19. These three groups accounted for 92% of all child cancer fatalities in 2021, according to the analysis.
Interestingly, while death rates for children of all ages in these categories decreased between 2001 and 2011, only children aged 9 and under experienced significant decreases after 2011. During the first decade, cancer mortality rates fell by 15-17% across the board. However, only death rates among White children continued to significantly decrease after 2011.
Between 2011 and 2021, death rates for Hispanic children slightly decreased, while it increased for Black youths. By 2021, the rate for White teenagers would be 19-20% lower than their Black and Hispanic counterparts.
The study utilized the National Vital Statistics System, which tracks death certificate information from across the United States. The researchers analyzed death certificates of patients under the age of 20 who died from the most common types of cancer in that age group, including leukemia, brain cancer, and a type of bone cancer known as “bone and articular cartilage cancer.”
Sally Curtin, a CDC statistician and the lead author of the report, expressed optimism about the findings. “The overall message is good news,” she said. “Death rates declined across the board: all five-year age groups, male, female, and all the race groups.”
Pediatric oncologists also view this decrease as positive progress. The decline in youth cancer deaths reflects advancements in cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Efforts to educate the public about the importance of early detection, access to quality healthcare, and advancements in medical technologies have contributed to this positive trend.
Despite the encouraging news, there is still work to be done. It is essential to continue investing in cancer research and treatment options for children and teenagers. Ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all racial and ethnic groups is crucial to further reducing cancer mortality rates among young individuals.
Furthermore, early detection and prevention efforts should be prioritized to catch cancer in its early stages when it is most treatable. Regular screenings and promoting a healthy lifestyle can help detect and prevent cancer prevalence in youths.
In conclusion, the decrease in youth deaths by cancer in the United States by approximately 24% over the past two decades is a promising development. This decline reflects the collective efforts of researchers, healthcare professionals, and public health initiatives. However, it is essential to continue investing in research, treatment options, and equitable access to healthcare to further reduce cancer mortality rates among young individuals.
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