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421. The Relationship Between Perceived Burden of Chronic Conditions and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.

...Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents --- Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural...

422. The Last Frontier: Innovative Efforts to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Disparities Among the Remote Alaska Native Population - Resources
Date: Mar 2012

Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer screening among the Alaska Native population in rural and remote Alaska between 2005 and 2010. Reports the impact of intervention programs, such as itinerant endoscopy screening clinics and outreach by patient navigators, on rates of screenings.

...Cancer Disparities Among the Remote Alaska Native Population --- Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer...

423. The Impact of Preventive Screening Resource Distribution on Geographic and Population-based Disparities in Colorectal Cancer in Mississippi - Resources
Date: Sep 2015

Reports on a study examining the geographic distribution and resulting disparities of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening resources and CRC outcomes in rural and urban Mississippi.

...Cancer in Mississippi --- Reports on a study examining the geographic distribution and resulting disparities of colorectal...

424. Evaluation of a Home-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention in a Rural State - Resources
Date: 2014

Reports on a study examining if an at-home colorectal cancer screening tool, the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), mailed to veterans in rural areas who were overdue for screening, resulted in higher screening rates compared to mailing educational materials, or to no intervention.

...Cancer Screening Intervention in a Rural State --- Reports on a study examining if an at-home...

425. Differences in Response to a Dietary Intervention Between the General Population and First Degree Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Patients - Resources
Date: 2014

Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family history of colorectal cancer compared with the general population in rural Virginia. Data was collected by telephone surveys completed at a starting baseline and a one-month follow-up using a 28 question Fat and Fiber Behavior questionnaire. Includes family member and general population sample group data by demographics, education, eating habits, family social support, and other factors.

...Cancer Patients --- Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family...

426. Challenges and Opportunities for Lung Cancer Screening in Rural America - Resources
Date: Apr 2019

Examines 2015 data from the National Health Interview Survey to explore rural versus urban and geographic differences in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer. Includes discussion on barriers to providing LDCT screening for rural populations.

...Cancer Screening in Rural America --- Examines 2015 data from the National Health Interview Survey to explore...

427. Social Risks and Nonadherence to Recommended Cancer Screening Among US Adults - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines social risks associated with nonadherence to US Preventive Services Task Force cancer screening guidelines, utilizing 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. See Table 2 for demographic data breakdowns on prevalence and risk ratios of screening nonadherence by type of test, including rural-urban dwelling.

...Cancer Screening Among US Adults --- Examines social risks associated with nonadherence to US Preventive Services...

428. Oral Cavity & Pharynx Cancers in Illinois - Resources
Reviewed: Jun 2026

Provides an overview of oral cavity and pharynx cancers in Illinois, including protective measures and county-level incidence and mortality rates.

...Cancers in Illinois --- Provides an overview of oral cavity and pharynx cancers in Illinois, including...

429. Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization after Hurricane María and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Explores breast and colorectal cancer screening utilization rates in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic. Bases findings on Puerto Rico's Medicaid population and breaks down screening data by year from 2016-2021.

...Cancer Screening Utilization after Hurricane María and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico --- Explores...

430. Investigating Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer Among Alaska Native People: Podcast with Drs. Sarah Nash and Diana Redwood - Resources
Date: Aug 2019

Podcast recording and transcript highlighting a study done on colorectal cancer rates among Alaska Native people. Outlines the structure of the study and discusses some of the challenges and findings of the study.

...Cancer Among Alaska Native People: Podcast with Drs. Sarah Nash and Diana Redwood --- Podcast recording...