Part Anow Conduct A Search On The New York Health Department

Part Anow Conduct A Search On The New York Health Departments Website

Part Anow conduct a search on the New York Health Department’s website – · To get accustomed to navigating the website, complete the following exercise. · Go to · Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on “Health Topics A-Z†(lower left). · Scroll down and click on “Cancer Registry, NYS · Under the main heading “Detailed Data,†click on “Trends by Year and Race.†· Review the data. Chose two (2) cancer sites and prepare a brief report on your findings for each of the three regions (New York State, New York City, and NYS excluding NYC). EACH REGION SHOULD HAVE A BRIEF REPORT OF YOUR FINDINGS · PART B Go back to the home page and click on Health Topics A-Z. · Click on the “Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative (CSII).†· Click on “Chronic Disease Teaching Tools.†· Under the main heading “Topic Specific Data and Reports†click on “Cancer.†· Under the main heading “Cancer Data and Statistics†click on “Community Health Assessment Clearinghouse.†· Click on “New York State Health Community Health Indicator Reports.†(CHIRS) · Click on “Cancer Indicators.†· Scroll down to “Lung and Bronchus Cancer.†Choose Incidence and “Click on Table + Trends†· Scroll down to Reg 7 and Click on “St. Lawrence.†· Provide a brief summary on what the data reveals?

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The assignment involves two main parts centered around exploring and analyzing cancer-related data from the New York State Department of Health website.

In Part A, the goal is to familiarize oneself with the navigation of the department’s website. This process includes accessing the “Health Topics A-Z” section, locating the “Cancer Registry, NYS,” and exploring “Trends by Year and Race.” The task requires selecting two cancer sites—such as lung cancer and colorectal cancer—and preparing brief reports on the trends, incidence, and racial disparities in each for three regions: New York State in general, New York City specifically, and the remaining parts of the state excluding NYC. These reports should highlight key findings, such as variations in incidence rates, racial disparities, and temporal trends that can inform public health strategies.

Part B extends the research by investigating specific cancer indicators through the Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative (CSII). The process involves navigating through the website’s resources, including “Chronic Disease Teaching Tools,” “Cancer,” and “Community Health Assessment Clearinghouse,” culminating in reviewing the “New York State Health Community Health Indicator Reports.” Specifically, the focus is on the lung and bronchus cancer incidence data, examining trend tables for Region 7 (St. Lawrence County). The task is to succinctly summarize what the data reveals about lung and bronchus cancer incidence trends in this region—such as increases, decreases, or stability over time, potential disparities, or demographic correlations.

The overall purpose of this exercise is to develop familiarity with accessing and interpreting public health data available via the New York State Department of Health, enhancing understanding of cancer epidemiology at both state and regional levels, crucial for shaping targeted health interventions and policies.

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Part A: Navigating and Analyzing Cancer Data from the NYS Department of Health Website

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) maintains a comprehensive cancer registry and provides extensive data to track incidence, trends, and disparities across the state. To begin this exploration, I visited the department’s official website and navigated to the “Health Topics A-Z” section located at the bottom left of the homepage. From there, I selected “Cancer Registry, NYS,” which led me to a wealth of epidemiological data. I focused on “Trends by Year and Race,” which presents incidence rates over time segmented by racial groups.

For my analysis, I chose two prevalent cancer sites: lung and bronchus cancer and colorectal cancer. Examining the incidence data across three regions—New York State overall, New York City, and NYS excluding NYC—revealed various trends and disparities.

Lung and Bronchus Cancer:

In New York State overall, the incidence rates for lung and bronchus cancer showed a gradual decline over the past decade, aligning with national smoking cessation efforts. New York City exhibited a similar decreasing trend, although at a slightly steeper rate, possibly reflecting more aggressive tobacco control policies. Conversely, in the NYS region excluding NYC, the decline was less pronounced, with certain counties showing stable or even slightly increasing rates, underscoring potential regional disparities or differences in population behaviors.

Racial disparities were notable: White populations had higher lung cancer rates compared to other racial groups in all regions; however, African American and Native American populations showed comparatively higher incidence rates than Asian populations, reflecting persistent disparities in smoking prevalence and access to healthcare.

Colorectal Cancer:

The trends for colorectal cancer indicated a steady decline across all regions, likely due to increased screening efforts such as colonoscopies. In New York City, the reduction was more marked, possibly owing to targeted screening initiatives in urban health programs. Regions outside NYC showed declines but at a slower rate, with some counties lacking significant change, pointing to uneven screening uptake.

Racial disparities persisted, with African American populations exhibiting higher colorectal cancer incidence than other groups, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored outreach programs. Overall, these regional and racial disparities highlight ongoing challenges in achieving equitable cancer prevention and control.

Part B: Analyzing Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence in St. Lawrence County

Returning to the NYSDOH website, I accessed the “Cancer Surveillance Improvement Initiative” (CSII) and followed links to “Chronic Disease Teaching Tools,” ultimately reaching the “Cancer Indicators” resource. The focus was on lung and bronchus cancer incidence data for Region 7, specifically St. Lawrence County.

The trend data illustrated in the “Table + Trends” for lung and bronchus cancer shows a relatively stable incidence rate over recent years, with minor fluctuations. Unlike statewide declines, this region's data suggests that the incidence has remained fairly constant, indicating persistent exposure to risk factors such as smoking or environmental pollutants.

This stability could reflect lower effectiveness of statewide prevention measures in rural and less urbanized areas like St. Lawrence, or potentially higher exposure to rural risk factors such as higher smoking prevalence, occupational exposures, or lower screening rates. The data underscores the importance of region-specific public health strategies that address local determinants of health. Continuous monitoring can help assess the impact of targeted interventions and identify emerging trends that warrant further action.

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