<strong>People Died of Cancer – Statistics for 2000 - 2008</strong>

People Died of Cancer in US during the period 2000-2008 is estimated to be 5 million (5,081,710). Cancer is defined as the abnormal growth of cells. Uncontrolled spread of Cancer will result in death. Smoking and alcoholic consumption are the main factors leading to cancer. According to official sources 170,000 cancer deaths estimated in 2008 are contributed by tobacco users. 565,650 deaths are estimated in 2008 due to lack of physical inactivity and nutrition.


People Died of Cancer - Classification

Data regarding people died of cancer is classified according to


• Year of occurrence

• Age

• Sex

• Race

• Type of cancer

• By site and state


According to Year of occurrence


2008 – 565,650

2007 – 599,650

2006 – 564,830

2005 – 570,280

2004 – 563,700

2003 – 556,500

2002 – 555,500

2001 – 553,400

2000 – 552,200


• During the period 1930 – 2004 no. of deaths (in men) due to Lung and Bronchus cancer has increased by 700 %. In women, this is 400%.

• In 2008 no. of death of men is estimated as 745,180. For women, it is 692,000

• In California, estimated death due to cancer in 2008 is 55,550. This is highest of all states.

• During 2000-2004, Cancer Death Rates for men in United States is estimated to be 238.7 (per 100,000). 162.2 (per 100,000) for women.


Percentage division of cases

• Of the deaths estimated in 2008, Lung and Bronchus cancer contributes 31% of deaths in men. In women it is 26%.