Date of Graduation
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MA
College
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Committee Chair
Ronald C. Althouse
Committee Member
Daniel McNeil
Committee Member
Kenyon Stebbins
Abstract
Cancer among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations has become a major health concern. Data needs is an issue that Nationwide directly impact cancer among these populations. This thesis focuses on the critical need for cancer data specific to tribal populations and identifies the barriers which impede its progress A literature review provides an overview of the major National data systems in place in relationship to cancer and tribal populations. To assess tribal persons and document their perspective concerning cancer data, a cross sectional inventory survey have been completed and is included. Comparisons have been made and conclusions focused in areas of need with possible solutions are offered.
Recommended Citation
Keel, Theda J. McPheron, "The need for cancer data specific to American Indian and Alaskan Native populations." (1999). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 10422.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10422