 olorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in African-American men and the third
leading cause in African-American women. From 1987-1991, colorectal cancer mortality rates declined
4.9% in White men and 6.7% in White women, compared to an increase of 4.1% in African-American
men and 0.7% in African-American women (17). In 1991, more than 2,800 African-American males and
nearly 3,250 African-American females died of colorectal cancer (18). During the period 1973-1991, the
incidence rates increased by 36.1% in African-American men and 20% in African-American women (19).
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American Cancer Society - Cuyahoga County |
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Colorectal cancer: the second most common cancer |
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Men and Women |
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Brochure defines anatomical terms associated with, addresses myths about,
and lists warning signs of colorectal cancer. |
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American Cancer Society |
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Cancer of the Colon & Rectum |
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1994 |
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Men and Women |
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Pamphlet provides information about affected groups,
symptoms of, and the importance of early detection of colon and rectum cancer. |
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