Thursday, April 03, 2003
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Marin breast cancer rate not as high as reported / Old population data led to faulty estimate Marin County's reported increase in breast cancer rates that alarmed residents and health officials alike last year was based on faulty population estimates, according to the National Cancer Institute.
NCI researchers reached their conclusion after reviewing 2000 census data for the North Bay county. They found that although Marin County's breast cancer rate remains higher than the national average, it is not far out of line with rates in other parts of California.
posted by Jeff Lester |
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