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Cancer

Cancer. Megan Mulhern HSCI 273 Software Application November 27, 2012. Overview. Cancer prevalence by ethnicity Cancer prevalence by income Prevention: How to become educated. Cancer Death Rates. 1. Black men 3. Black women 2. White men 4. White women. Genetic?.

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Cancer

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  1. Cancer Megan Mulhern HSCI 273 Software Application November 27, 2012

  2. Overview • Cancer prevalence by ethnicity • Cancer prevalence by income • Prevention: How to become educated

  3. Cancer Death Rates 1. Black men 3. Black women 2. White men 4. White women

  4. Genetic? Are people of these ethnicities more predisposed to developing cancer? Is cancer more directly related to income level rather than ethnicity?

  5. Cancer and Location

  6. Health Coverage The prevalence of cancer is correlated to income level Income can affect: Amount of education Exposure to carcinogens Access to healthy options

  7. Health Education Being educated can decrease prevalence of cancer by: Promoting early screening/detection Learning how to eat and live healthy

  8. Exposure to Carcinogens Lower income households may: Have lower air quality Work with more exposure (direct sun, dangerous chemicals) Have an unsafe living environment (mold, rodents, asbestos) Be more exposed to drugs and alcohol

  9. Access to Healthy Options Lower income households may have less access to: Full grocery stores Transportation to food Money for nutritious food Gym membership/ability to exercise

  10. Food Deserts

  11. Prevention http://www.youtube.com/v/xYcBFwdLhNU

  12. Public Service Announcement

  13. Summary • Cancer prevalence by ethnicity Most common amount black males • Cancer prevalence by income Health Education Exposure Access to change • Prevention: How to become educated Screening/checkups

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