Cancer Mapping

Presenter:

Mark Baptiste, PhD, Director, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Adult Health, NYS Department of Health
(Original broadcast: July 19, 2001)

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The Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative includes the production of maps and other graphic representations that track the incidence of cancer, along with accompanying explanatory and health education materials. Its ultimate goal is to increase understanding of the causes and risk factors for cancer and to promote prevention and early detection. ZIP Code level maps of breast, colorectal and lung cancer and county level maps detailing incidence of 11 types of cancer have been released.
15. The program adequately addressed the following specific objectives: As a result of my participation in this videoconference, I am able to (check all that apply)
	Describe the criteria for success of a cancer mapping program.
	Describe how cancer mapping is done.
	Describe the significance of the ratio of observed versus expected number of cancers.
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