Event Title
Geo-Analysis on Deaths from Cancer in Kent County
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Psychology
Mentor Information
Sango Otieno
Department
Statistics
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 96
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 1:00 PM
Keywords
Death and Dying, Health, Social Class
Abstract
Although death records are kept in Kent County, Michigan, there has been little research looking at the cause of death geographically. This research specifically analyzed the geographic breakdown throughout Kent County of deaths due to cancer using records from the Kent County Health Department. Cancer was further broken down into its types and statistically analyzed for significance while also looking at which demographic features were significant within given types of cancer. These findings could help further programs in the fight against cancer not only in Kent County but also at a national level.
Geo-Analysis on Deaths from Cancer in Kent County
Henry Hall Atrium 96
Although death records are kept in Kent County, Michigan, there has been little research looking at the cause of death geographically. This research specifically analyzed the geographic breakdown throughout Kent County of deaths due to cancer using records from the Kent County Health Department. Cancer was further broken down into its types and statistically analyzed for significance while also looking at which demographic features were significant within given types of cancer. These findings could help further programs in the fight against cancer not only in Kent County but also at a national level.