Uterine Cancer Incidence and Mortality — United States, 1999–2016

Abstract

© 2018, Department of Health and Human Services. All rights reserved. What is already known about this topic? Uterine cancer is one of the few cancers with increasing incidence and mortality. What is added by this report? During 1999-2015 and 1999-2016, uterine cancer incidence and mortality rates increased 0.7% and 1.1% per year, respectively, with black women disproportionately affected. What are the implications for public health practice? Health care providers and community programs can help women achieve and maintain a healthy weight and get enough physical activity, which can reduce the risk for endometrial cancer, the most common uterine cancer. Promoting awareness of the need for timely evaluation of abnormal vaginal bleeding (between periods, after sex, or after menopause), an important symptom of uterine cancer, increases the chance for early detection and treatment.