The Top 5 US States with the Highest Cancer Death Rates
| State | Death Rate | |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Kentucky | 219.31 |
2 |
Louisiana | 217.01 |
3 |
West Virginia | 211.40 |
4 |
Mississippi | 211.34 |
5 |
Tennessee | 208.83 |
Sources: National Cancer Institute SEER Cancer Statistics Review
List Notes: Data is for invasive cancer per 100,000 persons. Age-adjusted cancer death rates by State, all races, for the years 2002-2006.
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