Curing cancer starts with preventing cancer in the first place
Cancer Prevention and Control Community Initiative
Southern Seven Health Department has joined Illinois in addressing cancer in the region. This funding assists in educating communities on the prevention of cancer and promotion of early detection for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.
Smoking is connected to many cancers and remains the number one cause of lung cancer.
Currently, the Illinois smoking rate is 16%; the Southern Seven counties are as follows:
Smoking is connected to many cancers and remains the number one cause of lung cancer.
Currently, the Illinois smoking rate is 16%; the Southern Seven counties are as follows:
- Alexander County - 24%
- Hardin County - 18%
- Johnson County - 18%
- Massac County - 17%
- Pope County - 16%
- Pulaski County - 20%
- Union County - 17%
For more information:Rhonda Andrews-Ray
Executive Director/Public Health Admin. (618) 634-2297, ext. 9118 rray@s7hd.org |
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