CANCER IN NATIVE HAWAIIANS

Cancer incidence and mortality rates among Native Hawaiians remain hig h despite advances in health care. The incidence of lung cancer are th e highest among Native Hawaiian women and men. Breast cancer mortality rates are one of the highest nationally for Native Hawaiian women. Po ssible responsible factors include 1) cultural barriers, 2) compliance to standard medical care, 3) accessibility to health care, and 4) the cost of health care. Improved health promotion and cancer prevention and control programs are needed. Cancer 1998;83:1865-7. (C) 1998 Ameri can Cancer Society.