CANCER IN UTAH
The Utah Cancer Registry publishes a biennial about cancer trends in the state. This report is available to the public and professionals in the medical and public health systems.
Accurate cancer statistics are essential for understanding the impact of cancer across Utah and for guiding efforts in prevention, screening, and treatment. The Utah Cancer Registry collects data on all reportable cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths statewide, providing a clear picture of cancer incidence and mortality.
As a population-based registry operating under the authority of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Utah Cancer Registry ensures that cancer data are consistently reported and managed according to Utah law. These statistics help identify trends in the most common cancer types, support research, and inform public health strategies to reduce the burden of cancer in Utah.
412.7
New cancers diagnosed in Utah each year, per 100,000 people
121.1
Cancer deaths in Utah each year, per 100,000 people
444.9
New cancers diagnosed in U.S. each year, per 100,000 people
148.6
Cancer deaths in U.S. each year, per 100,000 people
UTAH vs U.S.
Common cancers diagnosed 2017-2021
Utah’s overall cancer incidence and mortality rates were statistically significantly lower than the rest of the U.S.
The incidence of prostate cancer and melanoma were statistically significantly higher in Utah than the rest of the U.S. from 2017-2021.
Utah has historically had much lower smoking rates than other states, resulting in fewer smoking- related cancers and cancer deaths. Utah’s lung cancer incidence and mortality rates for 2017-2021 were approximately half those of the remaining U.S. However, smoking rates have been declining nationwide, and over time, nationwide lung cancer incidence and mortality may become more similar to what is observed in Utah.
See full report for full list of counts of new cancer cases and deaths by cancer site.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CANCER STATISTICS
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services provides Cancer Indicator Reports for selected cancer sites. Cancer registry data can be queried through the state's IBIS Public Health Indicator Query System.
NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRIES STATISTICS
The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries produces annual reports on cancer in North America.
Researchers can perform custom queries of cancer incidence, mortality, and trends in Utah as well as in other geographical areas using one of several national or international data sources.
CANCER STATISTICS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- National Cancer Institute SEER Research Data
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention United States Cancer Statistics: Data Visualizations
- State Cancer Profiles reported jointly by the National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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If you are unable to find the information you need on one of these websites or if you are interested in tumor level data files, please see our research page about how to make research data requests.