Roughly three-fourths of the “excess cancer burden” in Iowa — the number of cases in the state’s five most common cancers, beyond what would be expected based on demographics — can be explained by known risk factors like smoking, drinking, obesity and others, according to research published Tuesday by Iowa researchers.
Edith Parker, dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health, discusses the college’s research and report, “Key Drivers of Cancer in Iowa,” during a Tuesday news conference at the Iowa Capitol complex in Des Moines. The report states that roughly three-fourths of the “excess cancer burden” in Iowa can be explain by known risk factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity.
Dr. Robert Kruse, state medical director and division director of Iowa Department of Public Health, identified ways for Iowans to reduce their cancer risks.
Edith Parker, dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health, discusses the college’s research and report, “Key Drivers of Cancer in Iowa,” during a Tuesday news conference at the Iowa Capitol complex in Des Moines. The report states that roughly three-fourths of the “excess cancer burden” in Iowa can be explain by known risk factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity.
Dr. Robert Kruse, state medical director and division director of Iowa Department of Public Health, identified ways for Iowans to reduce their cancer risks.
