Substance Use among American Indian or Alaska Native Adolescents
In 2004, the SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health published a report on substance use among American Indian or Alaska Native Adolescents. These adolescents are one of the …
Suicide Mortality among American Indians and Alaska Natives 1999-2009
Various populations are at risk for both increased tobacco use as well as mental health issues. Data shows that American Indians and Alaska Natives are such a group. A study …
Analyzing Excess Mortality from Cancer among Individuals with Mental Illness
A cross-sectional study in Ohio studied mortality rates of individuals with mental incidence compared to the general population. The study found that individuals with mental illness experienced excess mortality from …
Disparities in Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening in Women with Mental Illness
People with mental illness are much more likely to receive a late stage cancer diagnosis due to late screening and poor prevention. This study analyzes the complex disparities in breast …
Report: The Business Case for Coverage of Tobacco Cessation 2012 Update
This analysis indicates that over a three-year period, expenditures for smoking cessation programs in the range of $144 to $804 per smoker attempting to quit should be fully offset by …
80% by 2018 – Colorectal Cancer
80% by 2018 is a movement in which dozens of organizations have committed to eliminating colorectal cancer as a major public health problem and are working toward the shared goal …
Cancer Incidence in a Sample of Maryland Residents With Serious Mental Illness
The findings of this study suggest that there is a heightened risk of cancer among adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Clinicians should promote appropriate cancer screening and work to …
Cancer Contributes to Schizophrenia Mortality
Study findings confirm the increased risk of death from physical diseases among patients with schizophrenia, and reveal cancer mortality as an issue among middle-aged patients.