Making inroads on cancer prevention and control with Asian Americans

To describe cancer incidence and mortality rates, risk factors, and some of the cancer screening and control programs for the Asian American population. Medline, National Cancer Institute publications, textbooks, and census data. Progress has been made but much needs to be done in cancer prevention...

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Published in:Seminars in oncology nursing 2001-08, Vol.17 (3), p.220-228
Main Author: Ishida, Dianne N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asian Americans
Cultural Characteristics
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nursing
Oncology Nursing
Risk Factors
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:To describe cancer incidence and mortality rates, risk factors, and some of the cancer screening and control programs for the Asian American population. Medline, National Cancer Institute publications, textbooks, and census data. Progress has been made but much needs to be done in cancer prevention and control to lessen the cancer burden among Asian Americans. The diversity of this population requires a variety of strategies to influence cancer screening and control. Health professionals need to understand how Asian cultures perceive health, diseases, and treatments. While efforts should be made to provide correct information about cancer screening and control measures, respect for different beliefs, values, and perceptions must be conveyed to build trust.
ISSN:0749-2081
1878-3449
DOI:10.1053/sonu.2001.25951