This website provides resources for interactive mapping, exploring, and downloading, geographically based cancer related information. Cancer researchers, cancer control planners, cancer advocacy groups, and public health officials are encouraged to use these resources in their efforts to help reduce the cancer burden in the United States.
Why Spatial Context Matters
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Neighborhood Characteristics: Built Environment
Neighborhood Characteristics: Built Environment
Learn more about Built Environment and how it affects cancer rates.
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Exposure: Water Quality
Exposure: Water Quality
Certain cancers can be triggered by exposure to toxic agents, such as chemicals in the water supply.
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Access to Health Services: Healthcare Environment
Access to Health Services: Healthcare Environment
Learn how access to health services influences cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Neighborhood Characteristics: Walkability
Neighborhood Characteristics: Walkability
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Exposure: Traffic Pollution
Exposure: Traffic Pollution
Exposure to pollutants in the air may increase risk of certain cancers.
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Access to Health Services: Access to Hospitals
Access to Health Services: Access to Hospitals
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Neighborhood Characteristics: Food Environment
Neighborhood Characteristics: Food Environment
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Neighborhood Characteristics: Parks and Green Space
Neighborhood Characteristics: Parks and Green Space
Access to neighborhood parks may encourage people to exercise outdoors.
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UV Exposure Data
Popular Resources
Recent Updates
- New Prostate Cancer Map Story Released - 9/15/16
- New Breast Cancer Map Story Released - 10/13/15
- New Colorectal Cancer Map Story Released - 3/11/15