{"id":2100896,"date":"2023-11-16T14:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-and-teen-cancer-death-rates-down-24-in-last-2-decades\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:40:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:40:55","slug":"child-and-teen-cancer-death-rates-down-24-in-last-2-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-and-teen-cancer-death-rates-down-24-in-last-2-decades\/","title":{"rendered":"Child And Teen Cancer Death Rates Down 24% In Last 2 Decades"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchild-and-teen-cancer-death-rates-down-24-in-last-2-decades%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2100896&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by ARIS MESSINIS\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a> <br \/>11:36 AM \u2013 Thursday, November 16, 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Youth deaths by cancer in the United\u200b States have decreased by approximately 24% in the past two decades.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report revealing that\u2064 child and teen cancer deaths in the U.S. have dropped by 24% between 2001 and 2021. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo via; Data: NCHS; Chart: Axios Visuals)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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 \u2063cancer fatalities in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>While death rates for children of all ages in these categories decreased between \u20622001 and 2011, only children aged 9 and under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/department-store-stocks-plummet-as-americans-savings-accounts-dry-up\/\" title=\"Department store stocks plummet as US savings accounts dwindle.\">experienced significant decreases<\/a> after 2011.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u200d 19-20%\u2063 lower than their Black and Hispanic counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>The study utilized the National Vital Statistics\u200c System, which tracks death certificate information from across the United States.\u2062 <\/p>\n<p>The \u2064researchers analyzed \u2062death certificates of patients under the age of 20 who died \u200cfrom the most common\u200d types of cancer in that age group: leukemia, brain cancer, and a type of bone cancer known as &#8220;bone and articular cartilage cancer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sally Curtin, \u2064a CDC statistician and the lead author of the report, stated that &#8220;the overall message is good news.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Death rates declined across the board:\u2062 all five-year age groups, male, female, and all\u2064 the \u200brace groups,&#8221; Curtin\u200b said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to pediatric oncologists, the overall\u2064 decline is believed to be a result of advancements\u2063 in treatments for \u200cvarious types of cancers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox \u200cfor free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t<strong>Share \u2063this post!<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>GOP lawmakers express concerns about\u200b the &#8220;open Southern Border&#8221; during a committee hearing. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Featuring Rep. 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Tim Burchett<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Spotify has expanded its partnership with Google \u200cCloud to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-and-teen-cancer-death-rates-down-24-in-last-2-decades\/\" title=\"Child And Teen Cancer Death Rates Down 24% In Last 2 Decades\">utilize\u200c large language models<\/a> in identifying a user&#8217;s listening patterns across podcasts and audiobooks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Starlink\u200b has secured a contract to provide free internet\u2062 in Mexico until the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. lawmakers have asked Apple Inc to\u2064 explain the sudden end of political comedian Jon\u200c Stewart&#8217;s\u2064 television show on its \u200bstreaming service.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Elon Musk has denied reports of \u200cSpaceX discussing an IPO for its \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-working-with-cair-previously-investigated-by-the-fbi\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Working With CAIR; Previously Investigated By The FBI\">satellite internet\u200c business<\/a>,\u2063 Starlink.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How did the death rates \u2062for different racial \u2063and ethnic groups \u2062change over the study period, and what\u2062 were the differences in death rates among these groups in 2021?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The decrease in youth \u200cdeaths by cancer\u2063 in the United States over \u2062the past \u200btwo decades is encouraging news. \u200bThe Centers \u200dfor Disease Control and Prevention\u200c (CDC) released a report\u200d on Thursday, revealing that child and teen cancer deaths have dropped by approximately 24% between 2001 and\u2064 2021.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, while death rates for children of all ages in these categories decreased \u200dbetween 2001\u2063 and 2011, only \u2064children aged 9 and under experienced significant decreases after 2011. During the first decade, cancer mortality rates fell by 15-17%\u200c across the board. However, only death\u2063 rates among White children \u2064continued to significantly decrease\u200d after 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Between 2011 and 2021,\u2064 death rates\u200b for Hispanic children slightly decreased, while \u200bit increased for Black youths. By 2021,\u2062 the rate for White teenagers would be \u206419-20% lower than their Black and Hispanic counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>The study\u200d utilized the National Vital\u200d Statistics System, which tracks death certificate \u200cinformation from across the United States. The researchers analyzed \u2064death certificates \u2064of\u2064 patients under the\u200c age of 20 who died from the most \u2063common\u2062 types of cancer \u200cin that \u2063age group, including\u2062 leukemia, brain cancer, and a type of bone cancer known as &#8220;bone and articular cartilage cancer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sally \u2063Curtin, a CDC statistician and \u200cthe lead author of the report, expressed optimism about the findings. &#8220;The overall message is good news,&#8221; she said.\u2062 &#8220;Death rates\u2063 declined across\u2062 the board: all five-year age groups, male, \u200bfemale, and all the race groups.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pediatric oncologists also view this decrease as positive progress.\u200c The \u2062decline in youth \u2063cancer deaths reflects \u200dadvancements in cancer research, prevention, and\u200c 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.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the encouraging news, there is still work to be done. It \u2063is essential to continue investing in cancer research\u200c and treatment options\u200c for children and teenagers. Ensuring equitable \u2063access to healthcare \u200bfor all racial and ethnic\u2062 groups is crucial \u2064to further reducing cancer mortality rates among young individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, early detection and prevention efforts should be prioritized to catch cancer in its early stages when it is\u2064 most treatable. Regular screenings and promoting a\u2062 healthy lifestyle can \u2062help detect and prevent cancer prevalence in youths.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decrease in\u200c youth deaths\u200b by cancer \u200din the United States by approximately 24% over the past two decades \u200cis a promising development. This decline reflects the collective efforts of researchers, healthcare professionals, and public health initiatives. However,\u2064 it is essential to continue investing in research, \u200ctreatment options, and equitable access to healthcare to further reduce\u200b cancer mortality rates among young individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo by ARIS MESSINIS\/AFP via Getty Images) OAN\u2019s\u00a0Abril Elfi\u00a011:36 AM \u2013 Thursday, November 16, 2023 Youth deaths by cancer in the United States have gone down by roughly 24% in the last two decades. 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