b'1.5 Cancer Mortality Rate Reduce the overall cancer mortality rateCancer as Cause of Death Why is this important?Decreases in the death rate from cancers can be seen as the combined result of better prevention, successful diagnosis, and better treatment. Yet in250the U.S. cancer remains the second leading cause of death. Although some cancers are linked primarily to internal factors, two-thirds of cancers are thought to have been 200Per 100,000 Personsprecipitated by environmental or life-style factors. These factors can be addressed by cooperative and innovative community activities.150Where we stand now:In Cheshire County deaths from cancers have declined somewhat.100Cheshire Countys goal: There will be fewer than 159 deaths per 100,000 persons from cancers.8 501.6 Motor Vehicle Accident Mortality 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Reduce deaths caused by motor vehicle crashesCheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTarget Why is this important? Traffic accidents are one of the largest global public health issues, yet are largely preventable. Increased use of safety belts and reductions in driving while impaired are two of the most effective means to reduce the risk of occupant death in motor vehicle crashes.9Communities have the opportunity to strategize to preventMotor Vehicle Crashes as Cause of Death accidents, and many are retrofitting their roads to include landscaping, speed bumps,20and obstacles like mini-circles that slow and divert traffic. Communities can become involved through open dialogue between police, pedestrians, drivers, bicyclists, and city planners or policy makers. 15Per 100,000 PersonsWhere we stand now: In Cheshire County deaths from motor vehicle accidents have been declining in recent years and are well below all of New Hampshire and the nation.10Cheshire Countys goal:There will be consistently fewer than 5 motor vehicle deaths per 100,000 persons.10502001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006Cheshire CountyNew HampshireUnited StatesTarget26 Engaging Our Community In Health88222_CMC2.indd 28 2/1/10 12:26 PM'