Why does Iowa have the second highest cancer rate in the US?
Environmental Forum
Although the cancer rate in the US is declining, Iowa's continues to rise. The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council conducted in depth scientific studies and academic research on why the Iowa cancer rate is trending differently from that of other states. The report of the study was released on March 25, 2026 linking environmental risk factors with specific cancer trends.
The report and the executive summary can be accessed by scanning the QR code above labeled "Cancer & Environmental Risk Factors in Iowa." The details of Iowa cancer rates can be accessed from the "2026 Cancer in Iowa Report" or "Cancer Date Resources "QR codes.
Susan Leuthauser (she/her)
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