【正确答案】正确答案: The American Cancer Society reported that the number of cancer deaths in the United States dropped in 2004 for a second straight year and much of the decrease was a result of reductions in smoking and improved detection and treatment of colorectal, breast and prostate cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Ward, a managing director in epidemiology and surveillance at the cancer society, said the biggest contributor to the decrease in deaths is the use of screening tests for colorectal cancer. The decline in the cancer death rates, which has ultimately resulted in a decline in the total number of deaths, really reflects the years of effort and investment in tobacco control, programs for early detection and screening, and programs in clinical and basic research, " Dr. Ward said. One area of great concern, Dr. Ward said, is that African Americans have markedly higher death rates than whites from nearly every type of cancer. And if we really want to continue to make progress by applying what we know, we have to figure out a way to make sure to reach all populations with the information they need to prevent cancer and make sure that all populations have access to early detection and treatment-quality treatment.
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