Even as the cure rate continues to improve, the incidence of childhood cancer has been steadily increasing over the last few decades, from about 15 children per 100,000 in 1980 to over 21 children per 100,000 in 2017.
View our other childhood cancer statistics charts and graphics:
Number of Diagnoses
Childhood Cancer Deaths Per Year
5-Year Survival Rate
Average Years of Life Lost to Cancer
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