Patient- and area-level predictors of prostate cancer among South Carolina veterans: a spatial analysis

ConclusionsWhile accounting for known risk factors for PrCA, including age, race, and marital status, we found geographic areas in SC characterized by higher than average social vulnerability with higher rates of incident PrCA among veterans. Outreach for screening, education, and care coordination may be needed for veterans in these areas.

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Source: Cancer Causes and Control - January 22, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research