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 As can be seen below, the Appalachian population in the 7-state ACCN coverage area has elevated incidence rates for lung, cervical, and colorectal cancers when compared to the U.S. Elevated cancer rates are what motivated the National Cancer Institute to recognize the residents of Appalachia as a population with health disparities. The ACCN is building its research agenda on alleviating the disproportionate burden of cancer in the Appalachian areas of Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
*All rates are per 100,000 population and are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. Standard Million.
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ACCN, Copyright © 2006, Appalachia Community Cancer network, Prevention Research Center, University of Kentucky. Supported by the National Cancer Institute |
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