Childhood Cancer Deaths Per Year

In children, cancer is the number one cause of death by disease. In fact, it is responsible for more deaths than all other diseases combined.

Source: National Vital Statistics Report, vol 67, 2018
Centers For Disease Control (www.cdc.gov)

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  Number of Diagnoses
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  Incidence Rates Over Time
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  5-Year Survival Rate
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  Infographics