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In order to assist in the understanding of Public health and its impact in our daily lives, you will select a current health related article (NPR, CNN health, Washington Post, NBC health etc..), summarize it and be ready to explain to the class the article’s relevancy to Public Health. This paper will serve to enhance critical thinking and to make connections between coursework and the real world. Additional details about this assignment will be given in class. Use what you have learned in class as well as any additional reading/research you have done to appropriately and thoughtfully complete this assignment.
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Running head: CANCER DEATHS RATES
CANCER DEATHS RATES
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CANCER DEATHS RATES
CANCER DEATHS RATES
Cancer is slowly becoming the number one killer disease in the United States and across
the globe. There has been a significant shift in the number of deaths caused by cancer and heart
disease. In 2015, cancer became the leading cause of fatalities compared to data from 13 years
earlier. On the other hand, the number of deaths from cardiovascular complications has dwindled
over the decade. According to the United States center of disease control and prevention (CDC),
cancer will surpass heart disease as the leading cause of death in more counties in the United
States and countries across the globe. Researchers from Stanford university medic...