Researchers say demographics, behavioral risks account for much of Iowa’s high cancer rates

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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After concluding year one of research into why Iowa has higher instances of cancer than other states, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Public Health 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.

In 2025, Iowa lawmakers approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to provide $1 million in funding for a …

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