Prevention and control in diverse Hispanic populations: A national initiative for research and action

Amelie G. Ramirez; Alfred L. McAlister; Roberto Villarreal; Lucina Suarez; Gregory A. Talavera; Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable; Jose Martí; Edward J. Trapido

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Prevention and control in diverse Hispanic populations: A national initiative for research and action

Amelie G. Ramirez, Alfred L. McAlister, Roberto Villarreal, Lucina Suarez, Gregory A. Talavera, Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, Jose Martí, Edward J. Trapido

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Abstract

The National Hispanic Leadership Initiative: En Accion is a multisite program of research and action for prevention and control among diverse U.S. Hispanic populations. The work includes surveys that display wide differences in screening and smoking rates in different regions and cultures. Education and advocacy is carried OUt within six communities through mass media and community organization. Our common approach to research and action has proven itself to be adaptable among diverse Hispanic populations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1825-1829
Number of pages	5
Journal	Cancer
Volume	83
Issue number	8 SUPPL.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19981015)83:8+<1825::aid-cncr31>3.0.co;2-r
State	Published - Oct 15 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Advocacy
Cancer prevention
Hispanic
Media

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Oncology
Cancer Research

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