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Cancer Deaths

Lancaster County’s rate of deaths from cancer is lower than the U.S. overall

An indicator of health in a community is the number of individuals who die due to chronic diseases, including cancer.

• Lancaster County is lower than the U.S. in deaths due to cancer. In 2020, Lancaster County had 145 deaths due to cancer per 100,000 residents, while the U.S. had 183 deaths due to cancer per 100,000 residents.