Ohio Cancer Facts & Figures 2008 answers the most common questions asked about the status of cancer in our state, including cancer incidence and mortality rates, cancer trends, cancer staging data, cancer disparities, and site-specific cancer data. It includes data at the county, state, and national level.

This year's special section is "Cancer Among African Americans in Ohio."

It is our hope that the information contained in this publication will assist our partners in efforts to reduce the cancer burden in Ohio. The goals of this report are to provide accurate information about cancer in Ohio that can help direct programs and services to Ohioans, promote behavior change toward healthier lifestyles, and support effective advocacy for cancer-related issues.

• Adams County through Guernsey County (738 KB)
• Hamilton County through Ottawa County (784 KB)
• Paulding County through Wyandot County (644 KB)

• 2007 Ohio Cancer Facts & Figures (4.8 MB)
• 2006 Ohio Cancer Facts & Figures (5.6 MB)
• 2005 Ohio Cancer Facts & Figures (4 MB)
• 2004 Ohio Cancer Facts & Figures (4 MB)
• 2004 Special Section: Cancer in Your Community: What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer (628 KB)