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Resident urges follow-up after report citing rising cancer rates in Woodbury County
Summary
Resident Lewis Byers said a news report suggested rapidly increasing cancer incidence in Woodbury County and asked whether health studies or county support might follow; the board said Siouxland District Health will present findings from a 99‑county cancer project at a scheduled meeting and staff expect an update next week.
Lewis Byers, a resident of Pearson, raised concerns after seeing a news report indicating Woodbury County was identified as having rapidly growing cancer incidence. Byers asked whether the county could be proactive in commissioning studies or supporting public-health follow-up.
Chair responded that Siouxland District Health will present results from a 99‑county cancer project at a meeting on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and that the board may have more information next week. Byers said he was concerned about the county's reputation and the health of families; the board noted it will monitor the district-health presentation and follow up as appropriate.
No formal county study was authorized at the meeting; the board advised residents to attend the forthcoming public presentation by Siouxland District Health for more information.
