Title: 10 States Where Cancer Incidence Is the Highest | The Motley Fool
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10 States Where Cancer Incidence Is the Highest
According to the CDC, these 10 states have the highest age-adjusted cancer incidence rates. Find out what some of the biggest risk factors are in these states as well as what therapies are being introduced to curb the rising tide of cancer diagnoses.

Content: 10 States Where Cancer Incidence Is the Highest | The Motley Fool
10 States Where Cancer Incidence Is the Highest
According to the CDC, these 10 states have the highest age-adjusted cancer incidence rates. Find out what some of the biggest risk factors are in these states as well as what therapies are being introduced to curb the rising tide of cancer diagnoses. Sean Williams
(TMFUltraLong)
Updated: Oct 8, 2018 at 1:36PM
Published: Feb 16, 2014 at 2:01PM
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A Fool since 2010, and a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Economics, Sean specializes in the healthcare sector and investment planning. You'll often find him writing about Obamacare, marijuana, drug and device development, Social Security, taxes, retirement issues and general macroeconomic topics of interest. Follow @TMFUltraLong
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