Geospatial Analysis of Breast Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Access to Screening in Rural and Appalachian Virginia
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Description
Assesses differences in breast cancer rates and mortality between Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties, and rural and nonrural counties in Virginia. Also explores whether availability of mammography is associated with differences. Features county-level Virginia maps, and statistics with breakdowns by Virginia counties, rural counties, and nonrural counties.
Author(s)
Jennifer Osher, Caleb Brown, Phillip Nichols, Tariq Ayubi, Jeremy Powers
Citation
Journal of Appalachian Health, 7(4), 55-69
Date
12/2025
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· Appalachia
· Cancer
· Health disparities
· Health screening
· Mortality
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data
· Women
· Virginia