Evolving patterns of bladder cancer mortality in US adults: a two-decade analysis reveals persistent disparities despite overall progress (1999-2020)

Over the past two decades, bladder cancer mortality among US adults has demonstrated an overall declining trend, reflecting advances in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. However, significant disparities by sex, race, and geographic region persist, indicating prominent health inequality issues. Future efforts should focus on strengthening early screening, smoking cessation interventions, and standardized treatment for high-risk populations to further reduce disease burden.