Question

In the United States what fraction of people die from cancer ?

Answer 1

1/3 of people die from cancer in the United States. 39.3% of men die from cancer, whereas 37.7% of women die from cancer.

Answer 2

The lifetime probability of being diagnosed with cancer is 39.3% for men and 37.7% for women, which is a little more than 1 in 3. 22% of deaths in the US in 2016 were from cancer, making it the second leading cause of death after heart disease in both men and women.