Women are less likely to die from breast, cervical cancer in Minnesota
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Women are less likely to die of breast cancer and cervical cancer in Minnesota than in most other parts of the country, a new analysis of federal data shows.
The big picture: Nationwide death rates are falling for both cancers, per the National Cancer Institute, as treatments advance and free or low-cost screenings increase.
Yes, but: A cluster of southern states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, saw death rates higher than the national average in 2022, the Commonwealth Fund found.
Zoom in: Minnesota's rate — 15.3–18.6 per 100,000 female residents in 2022— is one of the lowest in the country.
- The national average is 20.9 per 100,000 women.
Between the lines: Breast and cervical cancer deaths are a proxy for assessing women's health services, as screenings are vital for catching and treating the diseases early.
The bottom line: Where a woman lives is becoming a key predictor of how dangerous it is to give birth or if she'll die from cancers considered treatable with routine care.
Go Deeper: Women are more likely to die from cancer in the southern U.S.