The image provides details on lung cancer rates in Georgia, specifically focusing on Appalachian counties. On the left, a map of the northern portion of Georgia highlights various counties in purple shades, with Chattooga and Heard counties marked for having the highest diagnosis rates. A legend below the map shows a gradient from lighter to darker purple, with corresponding values of 42.1 to 89.3. On the right, a text box on an orange background presents data stating that from 2017 to 2021, there were an average of 2,287 lung cancer diagnoses per year in Georgia's Appalachian counties at a rate of 70.3 diagnoses per 100,000 residents. This rate is higher than the statewide rate of 56.8 and the national rate of 53.1. The bottom of the image features a decorative strip with pine trees silhouetted on a sunset gradient, the APPLI logo, and text about Appalachian Georgia's lung cancer statistics. Social media icons and contact information are included at the bottom right.
Chattooga and Heard Counties have the highest lung cancer #Incidence rates in #Appalachian #GA, at 89.3 & 88.3, respectively, compared to the statewide rate of 56.8 and the national rate of 53.1.
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