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Targeting cancer control: the state cancer control map and data program

F A Pommerenke1, R W Miller, S Srivastava

  • 1Early Detection Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.

American Journal of Public Health
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The State Cancer Control Map and Data Program provides customizable cancer mortality maps and data. This tool helps target high-risk populations for early detection and prevention efforts to reduce cancer deaths.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Cancer remains a significant public health concern.
  • Effective cancer control requires accurate data and targeted interventions.
  • Geographic and demographic variations in cancer mortality necessitate localized strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the State Cancer Control Map and Data Program.
  • To demonstrate the program's utility in identifying high-risk areas and populations for cancer control.
  • To facilitate focused efforts for cancer prevention and early detection.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the State Cancer Control Map and Data Program.
  • Enabled user-defined tailoring of mortality maps and data tables by cancer site, age, gender, race, county, and time period (1953-1987).

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  • Identified counties and subpopulations with exceptionally high cancer rates.

    • Main Results:

    • The program generates customizable state and county-level cancer mortality maps and data.
    • High-rate areas and subpopulations are clearly identifiable for targeted interventions.
    • Data spans from 1953 to 1987, allowing for historical analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • The State Cancer Control Map and Data Program is a valuable tool for public health officials.
    • It enables precise targeting of resources for cancer early detection and primary prevention.
    • The program supports focused, localized efforts to reduce cancer mortality.