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Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas – Resources

Selected recent or important resources focusing on Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas.

National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
Provides access to national, state, and county-level data on environmental health topics, including air quality, heat stress, exposure to pesticides, and other factors. Also includes data on health concerns impacted by the environment, including asthma, COPD, cancer, and heart disease.
Additional links: Data Query Tool, Info by Location (County)
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Rural Substance Use Disorders Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Toolkit
Resources and best practices to help rural communities develop substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. Identifies program models and examples, and discusses implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination of program results.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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MMWR Reports by Topic: Rural Health
A collection of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report articles focused on rural health issues.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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U.S. Health Map
Interactive map that provides county-level data by sex on life expectancy, mortality rates, and risk factors, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, physical activity, cancer, alcohol use, and smoking.
Sponsoring organization: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
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State Cancer Profiles
Provides access to state and county cancer statistics and trends, with data by demographic group and cancer type. Also covers screening and risk factors.
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
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Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs
A searchable database of cancer control interventions and program materials, designed to provide program planners and public health practitioners easy and immediate access to program materials. Includes programs used in rural settings.
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
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The Community Guide
Shares effective methods for improving population health and addressing public health issues using an informed, evidence-based approach from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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