Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Measurement Period: 2019-2021

This indicator shows the age-adjusted incidence rate for breast cancer in cases per 100,000 females.

Why is this important?

Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer and about 1 in 39 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer is associated with increased age, hereditary factors, obesity, and alcohol use. Since 1990, breast cancer death rates have declined progressively due to advancements in treatment and detection.

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County: Miami-Dade

108.0

cases/ 100,000 females

Source: University of Miami (FL) Medical School, Florida Cancer Data System
Measurement period: 2019-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024

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Change in methodology for 2007-2009:
Rates calculated prior to 2007-2009 do not reflect the population revisions made by the Florida Department of Health. The population data for 2001-2010, along with rates affected by the population data, were revised in August 2012.