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161. Risks of Developing Breast and Colorectal Cancer in Association with Incomes and Geographic Locations in Texas: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2016

Study examining the association between median household income and the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including geographic location. Discusses differences for rural/urban areas and border counties.

...cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including...

162. County-Level Cumulative Environmental Quality Associated with Cancer Incidence - Resources
Date: Aug 2017

Uses the environmental quality index (EQI), a county-level measure of cumulative environmental exposures, to examine all-site and site-specific cancer incidence. Explores rural versus urban factors influencing environmental quality. Includes statistics of cancer incidence and EQI for rural and urban areas.

...cancer incidence. Explores rural versus urban factors influencing environmental quality. Includes statistics of cancer incidence...

163. Enduring Cancer Disparities by Persistent Poverty, Rurality, and Race: 1990-1992 to 2014-2018 - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Examines overall cancer mortality in the U.S. by county characteristics such as persistent poverty and rural versus urban location, as well as by isolating race as a potential determinant. Utilizes 1990-1992 and 2014-2018 National Death Index data to analyze how health disparities in cancer mortality have changed over time.

...cancer mortality have changed over time. --- Enduring Cancer Disparities by Persistent Poverty, Rurality, and Race...

164. Cancer Survivorship Challenges of Rural Older Adults: A Qualitative Study - Resources
Date: Sep 2023

Examines the perspectives of rural, older cancer survivors regarding their experiences, challenges, and related recommendations. Provides feedback from 27 former cancer patients regarding survivorship care plans, communication with their healthcare team, and transportation, financial, psychological, diet, and physical health challenges.

...cancer survivors regarding their experiences, challenges, and related recommendations. Provides feedback from 27 former cancer...

165. Disparity of Ovarian Cancer Survival Between Urban and Rural Settings - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Explores disparities in survival rates of 111,627 epithelial ovarian cancer patients in rural, urban, and metropolitan areas of the United States, based on data from the 2004-2016 National Cancer Database (NCDB). Includes demographic information of patients such as age, race, distance to nearest hospital, and more, as well as tables showing survival rates based on geographic locations.

...Cancer, 32(4), 540-546 04/2022 Cancer · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

166. Rural-Urban Differences in Health Behaviors and Implications for Health Status Among U.S. Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Aug 2013

Examines health behavior differences among rural and urban cancer survivors in the U.S. Determines associations between self-reported health status and health-related unemployment and associations between health behaviors and health status. Includes rural versus urban information on marital status, race/ethnicity, education, cancer type, health insurance, employment, BMI, smoking habits, alcohol use, and physical activity.

...Cancer Survivors --- Examines health behavior differences among rural and urban cancer survivors in the U.S. Determines...

167. Description of Census-Tract-Level Social Determinants of Health in Cancer Surveillance Data - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Examines cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and mortality by cancer site, utilizing census tract-level data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) specialized database. Includes data on rurality and other sociodemographic characteristics, with rural-urban breakdowns by race, ethnicity, and persistent poverty.

...Cancer Surveillance Data --- Examines cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and mortality by cancer site, utilizing...

168. Implementing Community-Based Prostate Cancer Education in Rural South Carolina: A Collaborative Approach through a Statewide Cancer Alliance - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Surveyed 40 primarily African American men in rural South Carolina to determine impact of a community-based prostate health education program. Discusses the effectiveness of community-based education in rural communities.

...Cancer Education in Rural South Carolina: A Collaborative Approach through a Statewide Cancer Alliance --- Surveyed...

169. Impact of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality on Quality of Life of Rural Residents With and Without a History of Cancer: Findings of the Day and Night Study - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Reports on a cross-sectional study comparing the physical activity, sleep quality, and physical and mental health of cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship between sleep quality, average sleep time, and self-reported outdoor activity with predicted mental health and quality of life. The Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey were used to collect data on dietary intake, sleep quality, and physical activity.

...cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship...

170. Rural Women's Perceptions about Cancer Disparities and Contributing Factors: A Call to Communication - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Examines the perspectives of female residents in 7 rural Illinois counties on the topics of cancer incidence, cancer disparities, and behavior contributing to the disease through focus group participation. Includes statistics on study participant demographics.

...cancer incidence, cancer disparities, and behavior contributing to the disease through focus group participation. Includes...