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631. Opioid-Related Hospitalization and Its Association With Chronic Diseases: Findings From the National Inpatient Sample, 2011-2015 - Resources
Date: Nov 2019

Results of a study examining whether opioid-related hospitalization is associated with cancer, stroke, obesity, asthma, liver or spinal disease, and arthritis. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns by urban or rural location.

...cancer, stroke, obesity, asthma, liver or spinal disease, and arthritis. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns...

632. Geographic and Demographic Differences in Studies of the Five Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.: Evidence from Peer-Reviewed Literature - Resources
Date: Dec 2025

Literature review examining the extent to which studies on mortality related to heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke included individual measures of rurality, race, and ethnicity, and analyzes the findings of these studies. Discusses differences in research on a condition-by-condition basis and suggests directions for future health disparities research.

...cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke included individual measures of rurality, race...

633. Mammograms On-the-Go—Predictors of Repeat Visits to Mobile Mammography Vans in St Louis, Missouri, USA: A Case–Control Study - Resources
Date: 2015

Provides an overview of how African American and Caucasian women use mobile mammography vans for breast cancer screening and what factors are associated with repeat visits to the mobile mammography vans. Includes characteristic data of women by a single visit and repeat visits to the mobile mammography vans, such as urban status, insurance coverage, age group, marital status, employment, and mammography experience.

...cancer screening and what factors are associated with repeat visits to the mobile mammography vans...

634. National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Summary, Sacramento, California, April 3-5, 2019 - Resources
Date: Apr 2019

Summarizes the 85th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Sacramento, California. Presents an overview of national and state perspectives on the meeting's two areas of focus: rural cancer prevention and control and supportive services for older adults.

...cancer prevention and control and supportive services for older adults. --- National Advisory Committee on Rural...

635. Agricultural Health Study: 2022 Study Update - Resources
Date: 2022

Report presents an update from the Agricultural Health Study, a long-term study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Discusses the health risk from pesticide exposure, including cancer and immune function.

...cancer and immune function. 2022 National Institutes of Health Agricultural health and safety · Cancer · Environmental...

636. Selected Health Conditions Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults: United States, 2014 - Resources
Date: Mar 2017

Reports on health conditions among the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population, compared to the Asian population with which this group has historically been associated. Includes data on cancer, heart disease, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis, severe headaches, and asthma. Based on data from the 2014 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey and the 2014 National Health Interview Survey.

...cancer, heart disease, diabetes, lower back pain, arthritis, severe headaches, and asthma. Based on data...

637. Financial Stress Associated with Oncology Clinical Trial Participation - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Examines accessibility issues and financial stress of 112 patients participating in an oncology clinical trial between 2018 and 2024. Includes demographic information, cancer type, miles traveled, and financial burden of participants, as well as commentary on access issues for those in rural areas.

...cancer type, miles traveled, and financial burden of participants, as well as commentary on access...

638. Access to Chemotherapy Services by Availability of Local and Visiting Oncologists - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.

...cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa. --- Access to Chemotherapy...

639. Combined Prevalence of Chronic Conditions or Obesity for Adults in 2022 - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Examines the combined prevalence of obesity and chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes, among others, by demographic group, utilizing Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household Component data. See Figure 6 for a comparison of prevalence between metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and non-MSAs.

...cancer, and diabetes, among others, by demographic group, utilizing Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Household...

640. BRCA Genetic Testing and Receipt of Preventive Interventions Among Women Aged 18-64 Years with Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Areas — United States, 2009–2014 - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Reports on rural and urban rates of genetic testing to identify women at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, with data by age group and region. Also examines rural and urban post-test preventive interventions, including mastectomy, MRI, mammography, and genetic counseling.

...cancer, with data by age group and region. Also examines rural and urban post-test...