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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 …
A Descriptive Study Of Childhood Cancer Statistics: Montgomery County, Jamie L. Hartig
A Descriptive Study Of Childhood Cancer Statistics: Montgomery County, Jamie L. Hartig
Master of Public Health Program Student Publications
Objective: This research describes childhood cancer and identifies variances in childhood cancer statistics in the United States, Ohio, and Montgomery County.
Methods: This is a descriptive analysis of childhood cancer statistics using the Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System (OCISS) (Ohio Department of Health, 2010) and CDC Wonder database (United States Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], & National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2008 & 2011.) Cancer incidences between white children and black children were compared for the years 1999-2009. The OCISS database was also used to compare vital status by race, cancer stage …
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 …