MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer Now the Leading Killer of Americans:
Cancer has displaced heart disease as the leading killer of Americans under the age of 85, according to the American Cancer Society's latest projections released Wednesday.
Even though the mortality rates are higher relative to heart disease, according to the latest report, the mortality from many types of cancer is actually declining.
Cancer now accounts for about 23 percent of all deaths among Americans regardless of age, the annual report found.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer Now the Leading Killer of Americans
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