Iowa cancer deaths drop despite heart disease and stroke links
A University of Iowa and Iowa Department of Public Health report shows cancer remained the second leading cause of Iowa deaths from 2006 to 2010 but mortality rates declined due to lower prostate breast and colorectal cancer rates and fewer lung cancer deaths. The study notes heart disease and stroke deaths dropped substantially with reduced smoking. Unintentional poisoning deaths rose to a new high, doubling from 2006 to 2011, underscoring growing public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Quinlisk
Jane Pendergast
Center For Public Health Statistics
Health disparities rise for Iowa Black and Latino children
A public health report from the University of Iowa and state agencies shows Black and Latino Iowa children face lower health status, greater unmet dental needs, and insurance gaps. Among 2386 surveyed families, 76 percent of Asian and Pacific Islander and 91 percent of white children rated health as excellent or very good versus 69 percent for Latino and 76 percent for Black children. Uninsured rates were higher for Latino children at 10 percent, with Medicaid participation elevated among Black and Latino youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Public Policy Center
University of Iowa
Iowa Department of Health
Iowa panel rejects Tipton pet cemetery appeal over horse burial
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission denied pet cemetery owner Steve Johnson’s appeal after the Iowa DNR fined him $10,000 for burying hundreds of dead horses. The panel urged lawmakers to clarify solid waste rules and disposal options while noting the need for dignified end-of-life care for pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Environmental Protection Commission
Tipton
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Jon Tack
Iowa Dnr
Pet Memories
Steve Johnson
Johnson
Jeff Bittner
Davenport
Tack
Iowa
Mary Boote
Boote
Johnson's
Bittner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anessa.miller
Sourcemedia
Ut Martin
the Gazett
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Public Health
Chelsea
Sourcemedia.net
Tipton Business
District Court
Alison
Sullivan
Rcemedia.net
Helen G. Nassif
Lowa
CarePro Home Medical
Coralville
CarePro
Crean
CarePro Home Medica
Fb.com
Okeeffes
O’keeffe
Www
Ckeeffescompany.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!