Cancer in Appalachia, 2001–2003

2007117 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Phyllis A. Wingo · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

T. C. Tucker · Markey Cancer Center

Patricia M. Jamison · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Howard J. Martin · Virginia Cancer Institute

Colleen C. McLaughlin

Rana Bayakly · Georgia Urology

Susan Bolick‐Aldrich

Pat Colsher

Abstract

Cancer incidence rates in Appalachia are higher than in the rest of the US, and they vary substantially between regions. Additional studies are needed to understand how these variations within Appalachia are associated with lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, urban/rural residence, and access to care.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 112, Issue 1, pp. 181-192

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23132

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