Year: 1991
Type: article
Abstract: Older persons are appropriate targets for a range of prevention and early detection interventions, however, greater emphasis should be given to structuring the delivery of prevention and detection services to the special needs of this population. This may require research and program development to reach older persons in the most effective and cost-effective manner. The American Cancer Society and other program efforts must accommodate the heterogeneity and special needs of segments of the older population. Racial and cultural minorities, impoverished persons, the cognitively impaired, and the physically impaired are four groups requiring special attention. Early detection guidelines specific to older persons should be developed.
Source: Cancer
Institutions: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, University of Southern California, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2093219156