These Counties Have The Highest Cancer Rates in Arkansas

Cancer. it's an ugly word and most of us have or had loved ones that have fought the cancer battle. Have you ever wondered if cancer rates are higher in areas across Arkansas?

Sometimes cancer rates depend on lifestyle choices or it comes down to your family genes. It might also depend on the environment you live or work in.

Cancer Does Not Care Who You Are

You could be doing absolutely everything right, eating right and exercising but as we all know cancer does not care who you are. Rich or poor it doesn't care. It doesn't care about the color of your skin, what you do for a living, if you are young or old. It just does not care. Cancer does not discriminate.

Arkansas Has 75 Counties

Arkansas has 75 counties. Now there is a new study out that shows us which counties have the highest cancer rates. This study was released by the CDC and includes all types of cancers.

The Top 50 Counties in Arkansas With The Highest Cancer Rates

This study shows the top 50 counties in Arkansas that have the highest rate of cancer. Take a look at the list below. Is the county you live in on this list? Why do you think the cancer rate is higher in some areas but lower in others?

The most important thing to remember is that a lot of cancers can be curable if they are caught early. That means making an appointment for your regular checkups. We all look forward to the day when we can say that cancer was a horrible thing and it no longer exists.