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Breathe Easy: A Holistic Investigation into Lung Cancer Disparities in North Philadelphia
DuBois, Tesla D. Burkholder, Caroline
DuBois, Tesla D.
Burkholder, Caroline
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2024
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Geography, Environment and Urban Studies
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https://doi.org/10.34944/qrxw-jg05
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Lung and bronchus cancer (LBC) rates have declined with decreases in tobacco smoking. However, LBC remains a primary cause of cancer deaths, and rates among non-smokers are increasing. Racial disparities in LBC exist across incidence, treatment, survival and mortality. Although radon and air pollution are known risk factors for LBC, screening guidelines and prevention efforts focus on smoking. This ecological study assesses whether environmental factors from existing data are associated with neighborhood-level LBC mortality rates in an urban setting.
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This report was submitted to the Office of Sustainability at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 Graduate Research Award Sustainability Program (GRASP) award period. GRASP advances Temple University’s goal of expanding sustainability research by providing funding to a graduate student research project focused on sustainability.
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Available at: https://sustainability.temple.edu/academics-research/research/graduate-research-award-sustainability-program
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