Utilizes 1950-1994 mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics and population estimates from the Census Bureau. Rates by 100,000 person-years are calculated by race (whites, blacks) and sex for different forms of cancer. Includes maps, summary tables, and figures. Accompanying text describes the observed variations for specific cancers and suggests explanations.

This Atlas utilizes 1950-94 mortality data & population estimates to prepare county-based & state economic area-based maps of cancer mortality. Rates per 100,000 person-years, directly standardized using the 1970 U.S. population, are calculated by race (whites, blacks) & sex for 40 forms of cancer. More than 250 computerized color-coded maps show variations in cancer rates during 1970-94 & compares them with corresponding maps for 1950-69. Summary tables & figures are also presented. Accompanying text describes the variations for specific cancers & suggests explanations based on the risk factors identified by analytic studies.