Maps — USA

Exposition to gamma radiation and cancer incidence rates

1. Tetrrestrial Gamma-ray Exposure at 1 m above ground. Total background radiation from uranium, thorium and potassium based on U.S. Geological Survey data. Soil concentrations of:
   • uranium
   • thorium
   • potassium.
2. Breakdown of 2013 cancer morbidity (top) and mortality rates (bottom) by US states (data published by Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
3. Breakdown of 1970-1998 cervical cancer mortality rates by US counties
   See full report.
   Compare with the above linked map of gamma radiation background.