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Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm diagnosed amongst women worldwide and is
the leading cause of female cancer death. However, breast cancer in China is not …

Background There are large and persistent disparities in life expectancy among racial–
ethnic groups in the USA, but the extent to which these patterns vary geographically on a …

Importance The relationship between income and life expectancy is well established but
remains poorly understood. Objectives To measure the level, time trend, and geographic …

Importance Examining life expectancy by county allows for tracking geographic disparities
over time and assessing factors related to these disparities. This information is potentially …

Background Reliable and timely information on the leading causes of death in populations,
and how these are changing, is a crucial input into health policy debates. In the Global …

It has long been known that despite well-documented improvements in longevity for most
Americans, alarming disparities persist among racial groups and between the well-educated …

Background: In recent years (2000–2007), ambient levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5)
have continued to decline as a result of interventions, but the decline has been at a slower …

Importance County-level patterns in mortality rates by cause have not been systematically
described but are potentially useful for public health officials, clinicians, and researchers …

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