Understanding why some latina women discontinue participation in cancer prevention outreach

Friday, July 24, 2015 - 15:20 in Health & Medicine

It has long been known that rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among Latinas are low compared to rates for U.S. women overall. A new study found that age and fear of cancer diagnosis are among the reasons why Latina women do not continue participation following breast and cervical cancer education programs.

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