The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #67953

B. Sue Bell, PhD¹, Benjamin Hankey, ScD¹, Eric J. Feuer, PhD¹, Mary Hutton, MPH, CTR², Robert Uhler, MA², Phyllis A. Wingo, PhD, MS², Jon Kerner, PhD³, and Brenda K. Edwards, PhD⁴. (1) Surveillance Research Program, NIH, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 504, Bethesda, MD 20892-8317, 301-594-6557, bellsu@mail.nih.gov, (2) National Program of Cancer Registries, Cancer Surveillance Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy NE, Mailstop K-53, Atlanta, GA 30341, (3) DCCPS, National Cancer Institute, 6130 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852, (4) Surveillance Research Program, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 504, Bethesda, MD 28092

The State Cancer Profiles Web site is an integral component of Cancer Control PLANET, a web portal that links to resources for comprehensive cancer control. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide a "quick stop" for cancer related statistics for planners, policymakers, and epidemiologists. The Web site provides national, state, and county views of cancer statistics collected and analyzed in support of annual federal reports. Focus is on eight major cancer sites for which there is evidence of the potential to improve outcomes either by prevention or by screening and treatment. Cancer statistics include counts, rates, and trends by sex and race/ethnicity. Mortality data are for US. Historical incidence data are available for cancer registries participating in NCI’s SEER program and recent incidence data are available for cancer registries participating in CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) that met selected eligibility criteria. Prevalence of risk factors and screening, Healthy People 2010 objectives, and demographics complete the profiles. The interactive graphic capabilities allow a user to quickly explore potential disparities. For example, the user can easily graph long term trend results analyzed using Joinpoint regression to compare national or state trends for Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, Asian Pacific Islanders, and American Indian Alaskan Natives. This Web site incorporates the latest research in data visualization sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Digital Government Quality Graphics initiative while providing features to ensure accessibility in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to use the State Cancer Profiles Web site to:
• Prioritize cancer sites and geographic areas for cancer control intervention.
• Explore historical trends in cancer mortality and incidence rates by sex and by race/ethnicity.
• Describe and compare the cancer burden across states.
• Consider the relationship between the cancer burden and key risk factor, screening, and demographic characteristics associated with a geographic area.

Keywords: Cancer, Internet Tools

Related Web page: statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.