Figure 3.6. Age-adjusted death rates for lung cancer and breast cancer among women, United States, 1930-1997.

Figure 3.6. Age-adjusted death rates for lung cancer and breast cancer among women, United States, 1930-1997

Note: Death rates are age-adjusted to the 1970 population.

Sources: Parker et al. 1996; National Center for Health Statistics 1999; Ries et al. 2000; American Cancer Society, unpublished data.

From: Chapter 3. Health Consequences of Tobacco Use Among Women

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