CDC: Liver cancer deaths on the rise
Liver cancer death rates among adults continue to climb across the U.S., according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Between 2000 and 2016, the age-adjusted death rates for the disease increased 43 percent, up to 15 men per 100,000. For women, that number jumped 40 percent, from 4.5 to 6.3.
The report did not go explore possible reasons for the uptick, but it did break down the death rates by varying categories. Here are the numbers:
- Some groups experienced a decrease. In that time frame, the mortality rates fell 22 percent for non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander adults.
- Mortality increased 48 percent for non-Hispanic white, 43 percent for non-Hispanic black and 27 percent for Hispanic adults.
- The death rate changed little for adults ages 25 to 44. In adults ages 55 to 64, the death rate jumped 109 percent from 2000 to 2013, but has remained steady through 2016.
- In 2016, the District of Columbia topped all states for liver cancer death rate, while Vermont had the fewest.
Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.