The Impact of Cancer Coalitions on the Dissemination of Colorectal Cancer Materials to Community Organizations in Rural Appalachia

The Impact of Cancer Coalitions on the Dissemination of Colorectal Cancer Materials to Community Organizations in Rural Appalachia

Introduction The incidence of colorectal cancer in portions of rural Appalachia is higher than in much of the United States. To reduce this disparity, cancer-control strategies could be adapted to and implemented in rural Appalachian communities. The objectives of this pilot study were to develop a...

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Main Authors: Ann J. Ward, MA, Brenda Coffey Kluhsman, MSS, Eugene J. Lengerich, VMD, MS, Andrea M. Piccinin, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-03-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
chronic disease
prevention
public health
cancer coalitions
colorectal cancer
Appalachia
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/apr/05_0087.htm

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