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A Hotbed of Cancer
In the U.S., about 181 people out of every 100,000 die of cancer each year. But in most Appalachian states, the rate is much higher: six of the seven states with the highest cancer death rates are part of Appalachia.
The state with the lowest cancer death rate? Utah, with 136 deaths per 100,000 residents.
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1 |
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Kentucky |
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211.8 |
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2 |
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Mississippi |
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211.0 |
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3 |
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West Virginia |
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206.9 |
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4 |
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Louisiana |
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206.3 |
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5 |
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Tennessee |
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203.9 |
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6 |
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Alabama |
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198.5 |
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7 |
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Ohio |
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198.3 |
Source: U.S. Cancer Statistics, 2006. Available at www.cdc.gov/uscs