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(Des Moines, IA ) -- The state of Iowa has released preliminary findings in research into why Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancers in the nation. Researchers at the University of Iowa found the state 2,500 more cancers cases in 2022 than expected if Iowa followed the national trend.
High rates were noted across the entire state. 87 of Iowa's 99 counties had higher than expected incidents in all cancers, including prostate and breast cancer.
This research is ongoing, four additional cancers being examined in the coming months including lung, melanoma, colorectal, and HPV related cancers.
You can see the interim findings HERE.