Challenging Cancer at the Grass Roots.

Casto, James E.

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ERIC Number: EJ546396

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Publication Date: 1997

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Challenging Cancer at the Grass Roots.

Casto, James E.

Appalachia, v30 n1 p20-23 Jan-Apr 1997

The National Cancer Institute created the Appalachia Leadership Initiative on Cancer, composed of four similar projects that focus on increasing screening for cervical and breast cancer among low-income, older women. The program relies on community coalitions that develop innovative grass roots methods to spread the message about the importance of cancer screening. (TD)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Cancer, Community Action, Community Health Services, Disease Incidence, Early Identification, Economically Disadvantaged, Health Education, Outreach Programs, Public Health, Rural Areas, Rural Education, Rural Women

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Language: English

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