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How Do Epidemiologists Measure Cancer Burden?

The burden of cancer is measured using several metrics, including incidence rates, mortality rates, prevalence, and survival rates. Incidence rates provide information on the number of new cancer cases within a specific period, while mortality rates reflect the number of deaths due to cancer. Prevalence indicates the total number of people living with cancer at a given time, and survival rates measure the proportion of patients who survive a certain period after diagnosis.

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