Description: Exploring Differences in Breast Cancer Prognostic Factors - Health Disparities between Caucasian and African-American Women in the United States by Sriya Krishnamoorthy The purpose of this study is to explore how differences in breast cancer prognostic factors contribute to the diminished survival rate of African-American women in the United States with breast cancer. Relative to Caucasian women, African-American women were found to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages, with more aggressive tumor histology, and at more advanced stages. Age at diagnosis was found to be the most predictive factor for survival, where African-American women were almost two times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40 years. Differences in breast cancer age at diagnosis, histology, and stage are present by race. However, a unified effort from community leaders, public health educators, and clinical professionals to target underserved communities may improve mortality rates and create the social change necessary to eliminate breast cancer disparities between Caucasian and African-American women. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The purpose of this study is to explore how differences in breast cancer prognostic factors contribute to the diminished survival rate of African-American women in the United States with breast cancer. Relative to Caucasian women, African-American women were found to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages, with more aggressive tumor histology, and at more advanced stages. Age at diagnosis was found to be the most predictive factor for survival, where African-American women were almost two times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40 years. Differences in breast cancer age at diagnosis, histology, and stage are present by race. However, a unified effort from community leaders, public health educators, and clinical professionals to target underserved communities may improve mortality rates and create the social change necessary to eliminate breast cancer disparities between Caucasian and African-American women. Author Biography Sriya Krishnamoorthy is a professor of public health at both Walden University and Drexel University. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is also the Director of Public Health Programs at the Drexel University College of Medicine, where her primary research interest is in health disparities, particularly as they relate to breast cancer outcomes and survival. Details ISBN3639021231 Author Sriya Krishnamoorthy Short Title EXPLORING DIFFERENCES IN BREAS Pages 96 Language English ISBN-10 3639021231 ISBN-13 9783639021233 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle Health Disparities between Caucasian and African-American Women in the United States UK Release Date 2008-06-17 Imprint VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. Country of Publication Germany Illustrations black & white illustrations Publisher VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K. Publication Date 2008-06-17 DEWEY 616.99449075 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132418047;
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ISBN-13: 9783639021233
Book Title: Exploring Differences in Breast Cancer Prognostic Factors - Healt
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Exploring Differences in Breast Cancer Prognostic Factors - Health Disparities between Caucasian and African-American Women in the United States
Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
Publication Year: 2008
Subject: Healthcare System
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 141 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Sriya Krishnamoorthy
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
