Title: You're Most Likely to Die From Cancer in 1 of These States | Data Mine | US News
Headings: You're Most Likely to Die From Cancer in 1 of These States
You're Most Likely to Die From Cancer in 1 of These States
Cancer death rates vary across the U.S.

Content: After Kentucky, the states where you are most likely to die from cancer are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana and Oklahoma. After Utah, the rates are lowest in Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Courtesy CDC
Many factors contribute to state differences in cancer incidence and death rates. Some are behavioral, with some state populations having higher rates of unhealthy habits that increase a person's risk of developing cancer, such as smoking. Medical care, like early screenings that can detect cancer, also varies by state, and demographics can be a factor. Although the CDC data we're looking at here are age-adjusted, some states are home to more Hispanics (who, in general, have a significantly lower cancer incidence rate than their white and black counterparts. The type of cancer residents are most likely to develop and the type they are most likely to die from also vary by state. Age-Adjusted Cancer Incidence Rate Courtesy CDC
For example, Kentucky – which has one of the highest smoking rates in the U.S., according to the Kaiser Family Foundation – has a higher rate of lung cancer than other cancers. Age-Adjusted Cancer Death Rates Courtesy CDC
You can see the rates for your state on the CDC's comparison tool here. Tags: