Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Arkansas. The American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2003, lung cancer will claim the lives of approximately 2,000 Arkansans, and 2,200 new cases will be diagnosed in the state.

Average Annual Mortality Rates
Due to Lung Cancer (1995-1999)

Arkansas		National
Overall	71.3	57.7
White	71.5	57.5
Black	72.3	67.8

  Per 100,000 people


Colorectal Cancer
In 2003, more than 1,500 men and women in Arkansas will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 600 will die.

Average Annual Mortality Rates
Due to Colorectal Cancer (1995-1999)

Arkansas		National
Overall	21.3	21.7
White	20.4	21.3
Black	29.1	29.0

  Per 100,000 people


Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men, excluding skin cancer, and an estimated 2,600 Arkansas men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2003 and 400 will die of prostate cancer.

Average Annual Mortality Rates
Due to Prostate Cancer (1995-1999)

Arkansas		National
Overall	37.4	33.9
White	32.3	31.2
Black	80.2	72.8

  Per 100,000 people


Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 2,000 new cases of breast cancer will occur in Arkansas in 2003, and 400 women will die of the disease.

Average Annual Mortality Rates Due to Breast Cancer (1995-1999)

Arkansas		National
Overall	26.7	28.8
White	25.1	28.2
Black	38.5	37.1

  Per 100,000 people


Sources
American Cancer Society (ACS), Facts and Figures 2003.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics, vital statistics data, underlying cause of death, 1995-1999.

National Cancer Institute (NCI). State Cancer Profiles, Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, Death Years through 2000 - Arkansas Counties Versus United States.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Prevalence Data, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.