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Actual Causes of Death in the United States

The largest contributions to death are a consequence of human behavior. Thus, there is substantial opportunity for cancer control interventions.

Actual Causes of Death in the United States*
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* McGinnis JM, Foege WH. Actual causes of death in the United States. JAMA 1993; 270(18):2207-12.

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