Declining cancer deaths in the U.S.

1 big thing
1 big thing
Episode • Jan 19, 2023 • 11m

Cancer mortality rates have fallen by one-third since the early 1990s, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. When you zoom in, the picture becomes a little more complicated.

  • Plus, Americans are spending more than they earn.
  • And, the price of eggs is still sky high.

Guests: Axios' Kelly Tyko, Emily Peck and The Atlantic's Derek Thompson.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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