Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Native Americans.
1 in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer.
For Native Americans, the rate is even higher.
Tribal members Carol, Terri, Faith, Melissa, and Sharon share their stories with us in the hopes that more Native Americans will get screened for lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer in Native American Communities Facts
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Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/research/articles/cancer-AIAN-US.htm
https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/lungb.html
https://www.cdc.gov/healthytribes/native-american-smoking.html
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/health-equity/aian/health-burden.html