Interactive map reveals America's cancer hotspots - as study says half of deaths are caused by bad habits READ MORE: HALF of all cancers are caused by six lifestyle factors , study finds By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:56 EDT, 12 July 2024 | Updated: 12:10 EDT, 12 July 2024 e-mail View comments An official US map reveals America's biggest cancer hotspots, showing how swathes of the South and Midwest are in the red. It comes after a major study earlier this week found almost half of US cancer deaths can be attributed to six decisions people make in their everyday life.
The map - based on the latest data from the CDC - show the cancer mortality rate is highest in Mississippi at 985 deaths per 100,000 people. Rounding out the top five are all southern states - where obesity, smoking and alcohol rates are all higher than the US average and healthcare is patchier. Your browser does not support iframes.
A report from the American Cancer Society found that 44 percent of cancer deaths could be attributed to behaviors people performed during their life The figures represent mortality from 2016 to 2020, the latest data available. Mississippi state's health department has suggested its rate is so high due to a lack of preventative screenings , particularly in rural areas, along with a statewide lack of exercise. Read More Obesity is now linked to 32 types of cancer and might be fuelling 40% of cases, shock study warns West Virginia came in second place, wi.