Access to Lung Cancer Screening in the Veterans Health Administration: Does Geographic Distribution Match Need in the Population?

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Highlights a study on access to lung cancer screening in Veterans Health Administration facilities. Examines screening rates in VA facilities in 44 states from 2013-2019. Breaks down data by state and region, as well as percentage of rural veterans screened. Highlights barriers to accessing screening for rural veterans.

Jacqueline H. Boudreau, Donald R. Miller, Shirley Qian, et al.

Chest Journal, 160(1), 358-367

07/2021

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Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Statistics and data · Veterans