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Breast Cancer Disparity in Appalachia

Breast Cancer Disparity in Appalachia. Rural Appalachian Cancer Demonstration Program . Emerging Breast Cancer Mortality Disparity – Appalachian Story. Rates in the TN/VA/KY Appalachian region are also increasing relative to the US rate

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Breast Cancer Disparity in Appalachia

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  1. Breast Cancer Disparity in Appalachia Rural Appalachian Cancer Demonstration Program

  2. Emerging Breast Cancer Mortality Disparity – Appalachian Story • Rates in the TN/VA/KY Appalachian region are also increasing relative to the US rate • Mortality rate for women 50-64 has been trending upward against US rate • Crossed above US rate in early 90s • May be trending downward in most recent data, and improving relative to overall state trends as well • Mortality rate for women 65-79 is just now crossing the US rate line • If trend continues, there will be a noticeable mortality disparity in all three states in 5-10 years • Appalachian region is trending upward even more strongly than state trends

  3. Note: This graph shows rate as percentage of national rate. Actual mortality rates are declining.

  4. Note: This graph shows rate as percentage of national rate. Actual mortality rates are declining.

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