Cancer in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
This study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, assessed cancer awareness and service needs in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Findings suggest that cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the RMI and is, in part, a consequence of 12 years of nuclear testing in this region of the Pacific. However, cancer-related services are lacking. Assistance is needed to establish a national cancer registry, to increase public awareness about cancer and related risk factors, and to develop and implement a cancer prevention and screening program.
Kroon
Eugène
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John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, USA.
Reddy
Ravi
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Gunawardane
Kamal
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Briand
Kennar
K
Riklon
Sheldon
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Soe
Tin
T
Balaoing
Grace Anne Diaz
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D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D008849:Micronesia / Q000453:epidemiology; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D012042:Registries