Rural Barriers to Early Lung Cancer Detection: Exploring Access to Lung Cancer Screening Programs in New Hampshire and Vermont

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Evaluates how geographic access to lung cancer screening facilities is related to population density, adult smoker distribution, and education level in New Hampshire and Vermont. Utilizes 2013-2017 County Health Rankings data. Discusses the significance of rural-urban access disparities in lung cancer screening, and describes the value of identifying access barriers.

Rian M. Hasson, Kayla A. Fay, Joseph D. Phillips, Timothy M. Millington, David J. Finley

American Journal of Surgery, 221(4), 725-730

04/2021

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Access · Cancer · Educational attainment · Health screening · Healthcare facilities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Tobacco use · New Hampshire · Vermont