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81. Pollution and Regional Variations of Lung Cancer Mortality in the United States - Resources
Date: Aug 2017

Identifies counties in the U.S. with higher rates of lung cancer mortality and related community-level factors, including rurality, socioeconomic status, level of particulate matter pollution, and access to healthcare. Includes a map showing lung cancer mortality clusters and a "lung cancer mortality belt" from eastern Oklahoma through central Appalachia.

...cancer mortality clusters and a "lung cancer mortality belt" from eastern Oklahoma through central Appalachia...

82. The Alcoholic Beverage: An Elixir, and Yet a Poison? - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Aug 26, 2020

In addition to information from federal agencies, a Missouri cardiologist reviews the science behind what often seems to be mixed messages concerning alcohol use and its impact on health and well-being - The Rural Monitor

...cancers, like breast cancer in women. Alcohol and Its Link to Breast Cancer The CDC provides...

83. Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivors in Rural West Texas - Resources
Date: Sep 2021

Examines a rural Texan county with increased breast cancer mortality to understand the relationship between sociodemographic variables and breast cancer outcomes. Reviews data from 406 women between 1995 and 2014 to explore survival probability by demographic group, insurance status, zip code, and stage of cancer, among others.

...Cancer Survivors in Rural West Texas --- Examines a rural Texan county with increased breast cancer...

84. Availability of Cancer Care Services and the Organization of Care Delivery at Critical Access Hospitals - Resources
Date: Jul 2023

Examines the availability and organization of cancer care services at Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Summarizes results of a survey of nursing and patient care leaders at 135 CAHs. Describes cancer treatment, diagnostic, and screening services provided at CAHs and the staff used to deliver patient care. Identifies four levels of CAH cancer care services.

...cancer care services. --- Availability of Cancer Care Services and the Organization of Care Delivery at Critical...

85. Rural-Urban Differences in Cancer Incidence and Trends in the United States - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Examines the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries' public use dataset to compare rural and urban population-based cancer incidence rates from 2009-2013 and trends from 1995-2013. Explores factors associated with rural cancer disparities, including demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic characteristics as well as exposure to carcinogens, like tobacco and HPV.

...Cancer Registries' public use dataset to compare rural and urban population-based cancer incidence rates...

86. Engaging Rural Communities in Cancer Prevention and Control Research: Development and Preliminary Insights from a Community-Based Research Registry - Resources
Date: Oct 2021

Discusses the establishment of the Virginia Living Well (VALW) registry in 2018 and the methodology involved to include rural and underrepresented populations in cancer research through community outreach. Includes county-level maps of cancer data in Virginia as well as demographic data on VALW participants broken down by employment, income, insurance status, cancer screening frequency, race, rural versus urban, and more.

...cancer research through community outreach. Includes county-level maps of cancer data in Virginia as well...

87. A Statewide Investigation of Geographic Lung Cancer Incidence Patterns and Radon Exposure in a Low-Smoking Population - Resources
Date: 2018

Examines Utah Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) data to describe smoking-adjusted lung cancer rates between nonmetropolitan and metropolitan counties by indoor radon levels, sex, and cancer stage. Compares lung cancer rates between Utah and all SEER sites. Includes statistics of nonmetropolitan and metropolitan Utah counties by smoking prevalence, education, income, and more.

...cancer rates between nonmetropolitan and metropolitan counties by indoor radon levels, sex, and cancer stage...

88. Persistent Poverty and Breast Cancer Incidence by Tumor Subtype: Intersections of Rural/Urban Residence and Race Within USA Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Registries, 2017 to 2021 - Resources
Date: Jan 2026

Examines the relationship between breast cancer types and persistent poverty across rurality and demographic variables. Utilizes county-level 2017-2021 (excluding 2020) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to analyze breast cancer subtype rates, with breakdowns according to counties defined as persistent poverty or non-persistent poverty and by rural versus urban. Discusses the impact of sociodemographics on cancer disparities.

...cancer disparities. --- Persistent Poverty and Breast Cancer Incidence by Tumor Subtype: Intersections of Rural/Urban Residence...

89. Rural-Urban Disparities and Trends in Cancer Screening: An Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data (2018-2022) - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Examines trends in up-to-date cancer screening in rural and urban populations, utilizing 2018, 2020, and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Identifies geographic disparities in screening by cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.

...cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers. --- Rural-Urban Disparities and Trends...

90. Assessing and Advancing Progress in the Delivery of High-Quality Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop - Resources
Date: 2024

Proceedings of a workshop focused on assessing progress in cancer care quality and equity in the past decade, from 2013-2023. Includes discussion on changes, strategies, and advances in cancer care, as well as how to improve cancer care for various populations, such as rural residents.

...Cancer Care: Proceedings of a Workshop --- Proceedings of a workshop focused on assessing progress in cancer...