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Date: Jan 2025
Examines associations between hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and breast cancer incidence among rural Arkansas women, utilizing National Air Toxics Assessment and Arkansas Rural Community Health study data. Analyzes breast cancer incidence and exposure to individual pollutants, pollutant mix, and family history of breast cancer.
...cancer incidence and exposure to individual pollutants, pollutant mix, and family history of breast cancer...
Reviewed: Aug 2025
Identifies high-risk counties in Arkansas for colorectal, cervical, and female breast cancer using 2009-2013 data to help target areas for cancer screening in order to improve early cancer detection and reduce deaths. Estimates expected cases using state demographics, rather than an age-specific nationwide standard.
...cancer using 2009-2013 data to help target areas for cancer screening in order to improve...
Date: Jan 2021
Analyzed 53,096 male pesticide applicators in Iowa and North Carolina from the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) for incidences of thyroid cancer. Participants were surveyed at enrollment in the study between 1993 and 1997 and then interviewed again between 1999 and 2005. Data show incidences of thyroid cancer with a break down of age, state, production type, and more. Also shows association between thyroid cancer risk and long-term use of pesticides.
...cancer risk and long-term use of pesticides. --- Pesticide Exposure and Incident Thyroid Cancer Among...
Date: Aug 2022
Examines collaborative networks who work to implement cancer prevention strategies in rural areas. Reports on interviews conducted in 2020 with 32 Illinois and Missouri public health and social service agencies who work in rural areas with high poverty and cancer rates. Discusses needs and challenges in cancer control work in rural areas, as identified by interagency networks.
...cancer rates. Discusses needs and challenges in cancer control work in rural areas, as identified...
Date: Nov 2018
Details a study on a web-based post-diagnosis focus group for women with breast cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus group. Features the perceptions of 23 cancer survivors living in rural Nebraska.
...cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus...
Date: Sep 2017
Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Invasive Cancer Incidence, 2004-2013, and Deaths, 2006-2015, in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties — United States. Discusses factors contributing to rural cancer disparities and identifies opportunities to improve rural cancer control.
...Cancer Control --- Commentary on the CDC MMWR report, Invasive Cancer Incidence, 2004-2013, and Deaths...
Date: Sep 2013
Comparison of risk behaviors, psychosocial factors, health outcomes, quality of life, and follow-up care for rural and urban cancer survivors and their counterparts without a cancer history. Includes statistical breakdown by type of cancer.
...cancer survivors and their counterparts without a cancer history. Includes statistical breakdown by type of cancer...
Date: Feb 2025
Examines the extent to which Medicare beneficiaries with breast, colon, lung, or pancreatic cancer travel out of state to receive cancer services between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020. Compares cross-state travel by cancer site, service type, and patient rurality. Describes the potential implications of these findings for telehealth policies and reciprocity.
...cancer travel out of state to receive cancer services between January 1, 2017, and December...
Added: Feb 2026
Provides data on cancer incidence and mortality by metropolitan or non-metropolitan dwelling using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes comparisons of lung and bronchus, colon and rectum, female breast, and prostate cancer by rural or urban status.
...Cancers in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Counties --- Provides data on cancer incidence and mortality by metropolitan...
Date: Aug 2023
Provides an overview of the comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plan for the state of Illinois which focuses on cancer prevention and health equity strategies. Discusses the process of creating a CCC plan by engaging community members through town halls and focus groups as well as ensuring representation from diverse citizens, including cancer survivors and caregivers, underrepresented groups, and rural residents.
...cancer control (CCC) plan for the state of Illinois which focuses on cancer prevention and health...