As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses
Summary
Cancer cases are going down across the United States, but Iowa is one of three states where cancer rates are increasing. Iowa now has the second-highest number of new cancer diagnoses in the country.Key Facts
- Nationally, cancer cases are dropping overall in the U.S.
- Iowa has the second-highest number of new cancer cases among U.S. states.
- Iowa is one of only three states where cancer rates are rising.
- Other areas often discussed for high cancer rates include parts of the Deep South and Appalachia.
- Smoking rates have been linked to higher cancer rates in some regions.
- The recent increase in Iowa’s cancer cases is attracting attention and concern.
- The report was made by special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro.
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