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Review Comparative Study
Cancer prevention among racial ethnic minorities.
- Janice M Phillips and Shanita Williams-Brown.
- University of Chicago Hospitals, 5841S. Maryland Ave, B139, IL 60637-1470, USA. janice.phillips@uchospitals.edu
- Semin Oncol Nurs. 2005 Nov 1;21(4):278-85.
ObjectivesTo provide an overview of the cancer disparities among racial and ethnically diverse populations and to describe primary and secondary prevention among them.Data SourcesPublished articles, reports, book chapters, and government documents.ConclusionDespite the advances in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival, racial and ethnic minorities suffer disproportionately from cancer. Poverty has emerged as a significant factor influencing poor cancer outcomes for all races, but especially among racial and ethnic minorities.Implications For Nursing PracticeContinued and sustained efforts are needed on all fronts (education, practice, and research, policy) to improve the poor cancer-related outcomes for minorities.
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