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Using GIS to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality

Using GIS to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality. Presented by Thomas C. Tucker, PhD, MPH Associate Director Markey Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control program University of Kentucky Associate Professor Department of Epidemiology College of Public Health Director

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Using GIS to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality

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  1. Using GIS to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality Presented by Thomas C. Tucker, PhD, MPH Associate Director Markey Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control program University of Kentucky Associate Professor Department of Epidemiology College of Public Health Director Kentucky Cancer Registry GIS Day at UK– Nov. 17, 2011

  2. Cancer Control in Kentucky The Kentucky Cancer Registry develops a profile of the cancer burden for the major cancers in each of the states 15 Area Development Districts (ADD’s) and presents these data annually to the District Cancer Councils that have been established in each ADD

  3. Most Common Cancer Control Sites62 % of Total Cancer Cases in Kentucky All genders, all races, 2001-2005

  4. Model for Cancer Control (Cancer control can be defined as “activities designed to reduce morbidity and mortality from cancer”) Measure Plan Act Measure Identify Problem Select Target Population Develop Intervention Strategy Implement Intervention Plan Evaluate the Impact of Intervention Registry Data Other Data Health Care Providers Community Health Care Providers Others Registry Data Other Data Kentucky Cancer Program

  5. Common sources of data useful for cancer control Demographic data (Census) Risk factor data (BRFSS) Incidence data (State Cancer Registry) Mortality data ( State Vital Records)

  6. Reason for Combining Sources of Data Demographic Characteristics Contribute to… Risk Factors Contribute to… Incidence or Late Stage DX Contribute to… Cancer Mortality Logic Model

  7. 2001-2005 Lung Cancer by Area Development District in KY

  8. Lung Cancer, 2001-2005

  9. Lung Cancer, 2001-2005

  10. Lung Cancer, 2001-2005

  11. 2001-2005 Lung Cancer by Area Development District Rank Sum

  12. An Example In 2001, Kentucky had the highest colorectal cancer incidence rate in the U.S. compared to all of the other states

  13. In 2001, it was also noted that Kentucky was ranked 49th in colorectal cancer screening compared to all other states with the second to the lowest rate (34.7% of the age eligible population).

  14. Using the process for cancer control that was previously described, data about the burden of colorectal cancer was assembled and presented to each of the 15 District Cancer Councils. Following these presentations, all of the District Cancer Councils implemented cancer control programs aimed at increasing colorectal cancer screening for age eligible people living in Kentucky

  15. What has happened since the implementation of these cancer prevention and control programs?

  16. Source: CDC/BRFSS Website, Accessed Jan. 2010

  17. Kentucky is now ranked 23rd among all states in colorectal cancer screening. This is a remarkable improvement not matched by any other state. In other words, no state improved it’s colorectal cancer screening rate in such a short period of time more then Kentucky.

  18. The increase in colorectal cancer screening has also been accompanied by a 16% decrease in both the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Kentucky. It is important to note that these changes are statistically significant (P<.05). In other words, it is unlikely that these changes happened by random accident.

  19. P<.05 Source: KCR Website, Accessed Jan. 2010

  20. P<.05 Source: KCR Website, Accessed Jan. 2010

  21. Combining Cancer Surveillance Data in a GIS Format Cancer Control Activities Together this can make a real difference in peoples lives

  22. Questions The End

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