Lung Cancer in Women Decreasing in the US

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Lung Cancer has been declining in men for years, and according to a recent article published by MSNBC, the decline in women is on the rise. 

Although NY is not on the list of six states to see significant drops in female lung cancer rates, there are high hopes. California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Florida were the six states responsible for pulling down the national rate of lung cancer in women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that lung cancer rates among women decreased 2% from 2006-2008, but dropped 4% in Western states. 

Lung cancer is described as the “uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out the functions of normal cells and do not develop into healthy lung tissues. As they grow, the abnormal cells can form tumors and impede the function of the lung, which is to provide oxygen to the body via the blood,” (Lungcancer.org).

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