The Minnesota Cancer Alliance, American Cancer Society, and the Minnesota Department of Health have collaborated to produce this summary of cancer in our state.  Stakeholders in the Minnesota Cancer Alliance use this document to measure progress in meeting the objectives stated in the Cancer Plan Minnesota, 2011-2016.  Cancer patients, health care and public health professionals may find it useful when seeking detailed, easy-to-read information about cancer in Minnesota.  

Quick Facts about where we are according to MN Facts and Figures:

• Smoking is down: Decrease from 22% to 16.8% (2001 to 2009)
• Weight is up: Nearly 2 out of 3 MInnesotans are overweight and 1 in 4 are obese (2009 data up from 44% and 10% in 2001)
• Screening could be better: Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesotans over the age of 50 has NEVER been screened for colon cancer.  
• Burden is not equal: African Americans and American Indians have higher cancer rates than non-Hispanic whites.

To order a free copy of the Minnesota Cancer Facts and Figures 2011, call 763-712-7634 or 1-800-782-1878 x165 or email tlee@invitationhealthinstitute.org

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