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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1825-1829 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Cancer |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 8 SUPPL. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Advocacy
- Cancer prevention
- Hispanic
- Media
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research