Progress in addressing disparities through comprehensive cancer control
| Autor: | Joanne Ogo, Kym Cravatt, Pamela M. Jackson, Christine A. DeCourtney, Armin D. Weinberg, Rochelle Rollins, Guillermo Tortolero-Luna, Marta M. Sanchez |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Research Report
Gerontology Cancer Research medicine.medical_specialty Population Ethnic group Public-Private Sector Partnerships Community Health Planning Health Services Accessibility Race (biology) Population Groups Neoplasms Environmental health Health care Humans Medicine Healthcare Disparities education Disease burden Health policy education.field_of_study business.industry Public health Cancer Oklahoma medicine.disease Oncology Indians North American Comprehensive Health Care business Alaska Micronesia |
| Zdroj: | Cancer Causes & Control. 21:2015-2021 |
| ISSN: | 1573-7225 0957-5243 |
| Popis: | Cancer-related disparities are the significant differences in cancer incidence, cancer prevalence, cancer death, cancer survivorship, and burden of cancer or related health conditions that exist disproportionately in certain populations compared with the general population with respect to variables like race, ethnicity, and geography. The emergence of comprehensive cancer control efforts provides a framework to address the unequal disease burden felt by these groups. This article illustrates four distinct programs uniquely designed to fit at-risk populations. Specific examples are given that demonstrate a significant impact on the full range of the cancer care continuum. Although measureable progress has been made to improve prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer throughout the United States, many populations remain underserved, impeding our ability to achieve national healthcare goals. Here, we reemphasize the need to sustain this progress through use of partnerships, technology, and policy. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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