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Cancer mortality in a northeastern native American population
M C Mahoney1, A M Michalek, K M Cummings
1Department of Education, Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York.
Cancer
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Cancer mortality was lower among the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) compared to New York State (NYS) overall. This study highlights cancer patterns in Native American populations.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Indigenous Health
Background:
- Cancer mortality patterns vary significantly across different populations.
- Understanding cancer trends in Native American communities is crucial for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare cancer mortality rates of the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) with the general population of New York State (NYS).
- To identify specific cancer patterns and mortality trends within the SNI population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized age and sex standardized mortality ratios (SMR) for comparison.
- Analyzed cancer mortality data for SNI from 1955-1984.
- Compared SNI data against NYS (excluding New York City) cancer mortality data.
Main Results:
- Observed a deficit in overall cancer mortality for both SNI males (SMR = 78) and females (SMR = 73).
- Indicated lower cancer mortality rates in the SNI population compared to the broader NYS population.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest unique cancer mortality patterns within the SNI.
- This research provides valuable data for monitoring cancer impact on Native American groups.
- Further investigation into the factors influencing these observed cancer deficits is warranted.