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Lung Cancer Rates Decline Among Men and Women in the U.S.

June 12, 2026

A recent analysis reveals a decrease in the rate of new lung cancer cases among both men and women in the United States between 2005 and 2009. The findings appear in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Researchers suggest that ongoing tobacco control initiatives are contributing to this positive trend in public health. The report offers no speculation about other contributing factors or influences on the data.

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report publishes data-driven reports on public health topics.

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