University of Hawaii Cancer Cancer Study Highlights Importance of Culturally Grounded Prevention Efforts
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 26 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
In Hawai'i, Native Hawaiian men (kane) have the highest death rate from colon cancer among all ethnic groups. While screening can prevent 90 percent of these cancers, data shows that nearly 60 percent of kane over age 50 have never been screened. Prior research has demonstrated that community-based social networks may help kane adopt healthy behaviors such as cancer s . . .
In Hawai'i, Native Hawaiian men (kane) have the highest death rate from colon cancer among all ethnic groups. While screening can prevent 90 percent of these cancers, data shows that nearly 60 percent of kane over age 50 have never been screened. Prior research has demonstrated that community-based social networks may help kane adopt healthy behaviors such as cancer s . . .