Elevated Colorectal Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide

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Presents the results of a study comparing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in Alaska for 2018 to CRC rates among tribal and racial populations in other regions of the US, and internationally. Results of this study will be used to inform healthcare organizations about policies and practices supporting CRC screening for the reduction of the disease.

Donald Haverkamp, Diana Redwood, Elena Roik, Stephen Vindigni, Timothy Thomas

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 82(1)

03/2023

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American Indian or Alaska Native · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Racial and ethnic groups · Statistics and data · Alaska