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The Face Of Cancer In Montgomery County Ohio: A Look At The Population At Risk, Chika E. Okere
The Face Of Cancer In Montgomery County Ohio: A Look At The Population At Risk, Chika E. Okere
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
The purpose of this study was to identify the population in Montgomery County Ohio who are at the greatest risk for cancer based on age, sex, and race/ethnicity, family history and demographics. The research will also look at modifiable behaviors such as use of tobacco products, physical inactivity, obesity, poor nutrition and heavy drinking of alcohol that increase the risk and identify areas of improvement in data collection for reporting purposes. During 1996-2006, cancer was the second-leading cause of death for residents of Montgomery County.
Methods: Age, sex, race/ethnicity of people in Montgomery County with cancer were examined and using …
The Role Of Misoprostol In The Reduction Of Maternal Deaths In Low Resource Settings: A Systematic Review With Recommendations For Action, Melissa Anne Mcmillian
The Role Of Misoprostol In The Reduction Of Maternal Deaths In Low Resource Settings: A Systematic Review With Recommendations For Action, Melissa Anne Mcmillian
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine the role misoprostol currently plays in the reduction of maternal deaths and implications for the future reduction of maternal deaths in low resource settings.
Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature was performed using the following databases: The Cochrane Database, Ebsco, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Electronic Journal Center (EJC). Articles were excluded based upon date published, overt data changes since publication, and setting of misoprostol interventions in tertiary or referral centers that have access to oxytocin. A total of 61 articles were included from 2002-2012 and demonstrated several methodologies and study …
Montgomery County Prostate Cancer Study: A Descriptive Study Of Prostate Cancer Incidence & Mortality In Montgomery County, Ohio, 2000-2009, Anthony F. Greaves
Montgomery County Prostate Cancer Study: A Descriptive Study Of Prostate Cancer Incidence & Mortality In Montgomery County, Ohio, 2000-2009, Anthony F. Greaves
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among adult males in the United States. The prognosis of prostate cancer is related to the stage, with a five year relative survival rate of 100% among men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. Modifiable risk factors associated with the disease include lifestyle, marital status, tobacco and alcohol history, physical activity, weight, diet, and geographic location. Non-modifiable risk factors include family history and genetic factors, race/ethnicity and nationality, age, and hormonal factors.
Methods: A descriptive study of prostate cancer primary prevention and early detection factors was conducted on men living in …