Incidence and Death Rates
Rates are for 100,000 people
Pacific: 122.7 (127.1 for whites)
Washington: 131.7 (132.2 for whites)
Seattle - Puget Sound: 137.6 (142.6 for whites)
Questions:
Why do Hispanics have a lower incidence rate for breast cancer?
Why do Alaskans have a lower incidence rate for breast cancer? They live closer to the Arctic Circle?
Why do high poverty areas in Seattle have a lower incidence rate for breast cancer?
Why do low poverty areas in Seattle have a higher incidence rate for breast cancer?
It's not like rich women can't afford Vitamin D, or pesticide-free foods or personal trainers.
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