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Chronic Disease Prevention & Control in the Americas, Vol. 2, No. 1, January 2008
This issue focuses on: Greetings from the Editor; Special Feature: Cancer(Celebrate World Cancer Day: 4 February 2008; 10 Key Findings and Recommendations for Effective Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Programs; New Global Cervical Cancer Advocacy Coalition; Follow-Up on New Cancer Center in Argentina; Cervical Cancer Resources for Public Health Professionals); Findings from Diabetes Project in Mexico; Physical Activity and Public Health Course in Guatemala; Visit to PAHO-NHLBI Project in Mixco, Guatemala.
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10 Key Findings and Recommendations for Effective Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Programs
This two-page ACCP Fact Sheet summarizes outline 10 key findings and recommendations for global policy and practice related to cervical cancer screening and treatment in low-resource settings. It is based on studies carried out in four countries all over the world, with PAHO's study the TATI project in Peru. PAHO is a member of the ACCP.
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Cancer mortality in Latin America: implications for prevention
Two papers in this issue of the Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/Pan American Journal of Public Health address the problem of detection and screening strategies for cancer prevention. One paper is on the diffusion of Pap smear tests for cervical cancer prevention in a high-risk area of South America (1), and the other is on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examinations in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (2).(Rev Panam Salud Púbica 2005 18(1)Editorial)
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A Situational Analysis of Cervical Cancer in Latin America & the Caribbean
This 2003 analysis of cervical cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean, published at the end of 2003, provides information for public-health professionals, policy-makers and advocates involved in the development and management of cervical cancer prevention and control programs. It represents a synthesis of data and information derived from many sources.
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Brain and Behavioral Disorders
This chapter examines the sources that influence the risk of brain and behavioral disorders and the eleven crossroads or circumstances--school, family and social context, peer groups, among others--in which risks of mental disorders can be managed. (Chapter in Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change. © PAHO, 2003), pp143-177(35) (The full text article is available for purchase)
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A Success Story of Collaboration between Pediatric Hospitals in Mexico and Canada.
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