After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, officials said their analysis found 76% of Iowa’s higher rates of five common types of cancer could be attributed to demographic and behavioral risk factors. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/09/29/r...
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Researchers say demographics, behavioral risks account for much of Iowa's high cancer rates • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Iowa HHS and UI officials shared more about research into factors driving high cancer rates in Iowa.