Disparities in Cancer Mortality and Incidence Among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States

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Authors

Mary C. White · National Cancer Institute

David K. Espey · National Cancer Institute

Judith Swan · National Cancer Institute

Charles L. Wiggins · National Cancer Institute

Christie R. Eheman · National Cancer Institute

Judith S. Kaur · National Cancer Institute

Abstract

Spatial variations in mortality and incidence by type of cancer demonstrated both persistent and emerging challenges for cancer control in AI/AN populations.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 104, Issue S3, pp. S377-S387

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2013.301673

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