Researchers Say Demographics, Behavioral Risks Account for Much of Iowa’s High Cancer Rates

UI researchers say risk factors, demographics linked to Iowa's high cancer rates

University of Iowa researchers say demographics and risk factors like smoking, binge drinking and obesity are linked to 76% of the higher rates for five types of cancers that are common in Iowa. University of Iowa Public Health professor Mary Charlton, one of the lead researchers, said they found a higher number of unexplained cases […]

Researchers say demographics, behavioral risks account for much of Iowa’s high cancer rates

After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Public Health officials said their analysis found 76% of…

Researchers say demographics, behavioral risks account for much of Iowa's high cancer rates

After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Public Health officials said their analysis found 76% of Iowa’s higher rates of five common types of cancer could be attributed to demographic and […]