But a lesser effect on cancer mortality might not have been statistically detectable.
We have compared the cancer mortalities of the two populations.
Over the years lung cancer mortality has dramatically increased among women.
In fact, among men and women under 55, overall cancer mortality has declined.
There is evidence for progress in reducing cancer mortality.
No statistically significant effects were found for any specific cancers or cancer mortality.
Now a report from the Minnesota group seems to confirm these expectations with a 33% reduction in cancer related mortality over 13 years.
Several studies have shown an increased rate of cancer mortality for workers exposed to 2,4,5-T.
"We could probably cut cancer mortality by 50 percent."
The results of screening on ovarian cancer mortality are not yet available.