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Date: Oct 2024
Examines disparities in cancer risk due to airborne toxic exposure at the census tract level, utilizing American Community Survey, NATA, and AirToxScreen data sets. Breaks down cancer risk data in rural, suburban, and urban census tracts by race, educational attainment, and median household income, with year-by-year comparisons for the period 2011-2019.
...Cancer Risk from Airborne Toxic Exposure across United States Communities from 2011 to 2019 --- Examines...
Date: Jan 2023
Reports on a literature review examining the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) domains and constructs in rural cancer screening promotion programs. Explains the 5 CFIR domains of intervention, inner setting, outer setting, individuals, and process that influence the success of implementing interventions. Discusses 15 studies that examine how CFIR is used and reflects on how cancer screening promotion programs can be improved in rural areas.
...Cancer Screening Promotion Programs: A Systematic Search and Scoping Review --- Reports on a literature review...
Date: May 2009
Examines data on women screened for breast or cervical cancer through the Early Detection Program, how states have implemented the Treatment Act, and related data on Medicaid enrollment and spending. Contains several case studies, including one addressing rural access to early detection programs and treatment resources for breast and cervical cancer.
...Cancer Treatment in Some States --- Examines data on women screened for breast or cervical cancer...
Date: Oct 2022
Summarizes results of a survey of 135 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) regarding cancer screening and treatment provided by CAHs. Describes the role of visiting providers and the use of telemedicine in cancer screening and treatment.
...cancer screening and treatment. --- View more Delivery of Cancer Screening and Treatment in Critical Access...
Date: Nov 2019
Reports on lung cancer incidence rates in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties, with data by sex and by age at diagnosis. Includes data for 2007 and 2016, as well as the change in rate from 2007 to 2016. Discusses strategies to reduce exposure to lung cancer risk factors and how those strategies might be targeted to decrease disparities.
...Cancer Incidence in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties — United States, 2007–2016 --- Reports on lung cancer...
Date: Jul 2023
Results of a study to explore educational attainment as a risk factor for increased colorectal and lung cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky counties. Features county-level maps with shadings indicating prevalence of these cancers and literacy and educational levels.
...cancers and literacy and educational levels. --- View more Lung and Colorectal Cancer Disparities in Appalachian...
Date: Jan 2023
Presents findings from a survey of 135 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) regarding care coordination practices for patients with cancer. Describes the types of care coordination services provided by CAHs and the staff that provide these services. Discusses partnerships between CAHs and community organizations regarding cancer initiatives.
...cancer initiatives. --- View more Care Coordination and Community Partnerships for Cancer Care in Critical Access...
Date: 2022
Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused on improving cancer diagnosis. Includes information on addressing disparities in diagnosis and access to care, including disparities for rural populations. Features a cancer screening and diagnosis program serving rural Appalachia, describing the challenges faced and strategies used, including the use of a mobile screening unit.
...Cancer Diagnosis Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief --- Highlights discussions from a virtual workshop focused...
Date: Apr 2019
Results of a study using population health indicators and county-level factor analysis to examine rates of cancer from 2010 to 2014. Includes maps with shadings to show burden index and age-adjusted cancer mortality rates. Variables included poverty, income, food insecurity, isolation in rural areas, and long commutes.
...Cancer at the County Level --- Results of a study using population health indicators and county...
Date: Feb 2020
Presents a study examining the role of diet and gut microbiota in rates of colorectal cancer. Compares the diets of Alaska Natives, who have the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the world, with the diets of rural Africans, who have some of the lowest.
...cancer. Compares the diets of Alaska Natives, who have the highest rates of colorectal cancer...