爱荷华州观察到的癌症病例比2022年预计的多2 500例,引发了新的卫生立法。 Iowa sees 2,500 more cancer cases than expected in 2022, prompting new health legislation.

根据爱荷华大学的一份临时报告,爱荷华州在美国的新癌症病例中排名第二, 2022年诊断的癌症病例比预期的多了2500例. Iowa ranks second in the U.S. for new cancer cases, with 2,500 more diagnoses in 2022 than expected, according to an interim report from the University of Iowa. 研究发现,99个州中有87个州的发病率上升,包括肺癌、前列腺癌、乳癌和黑瘤癌。 The study found elevated rates in 87 of 99 counties, including lung, prostate, breast, and melanoma cancers. 在审查生活方式和人口因素的同时,正在对环境和遗传影响进行调查。 While lifestyle and demographic factors are under review, environmental and genetic influences are being investigated. 作为回应,金·雷诺兹总督颁布了立法,将香烟税提高到全国平均水平,并增加了对乳房和大麻制品的税收,同时还禁止在学校用餐中进行人工染色,并扩大获得避孕药具的机会。 In response, Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to raise cigarette taxes to the national average and increase taxes on vape and hemp products, while also banning artificial dyes in school meals and expanding access to contraceptives. 预计将在7月提出全面报告。 A full report is expected in July.