Disparities in Melanoma Incidence and Mortality in Rural Versus Urban Michigan

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Examines rural versus urban disparities in disease stage and disease-specific mortality of melanoma patients in Michigan. Analyzes 2014-2018 data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to observe county-level melanoma rates. Includes demographic breakdowns by age, gender, and residence, as well as discussions about potential causes of rural disparities.

Richard A. Shellenberger, Timothy M. Johnson, Fatima Fayyaz, et al.

Cancer Reports, 6(2), e1713

02/2023

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Cancer · County-by-county data · Health disparities · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Michigan