First study of Oregon's Hmong reveals surprising influences on cancer screenings

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 13:31 in Health & Medicine

Cervical cancer rates for Hmong women are among the highest in the nation, yet past research has shown that cervical and breast cancer screening rates for this population are low -- in part because of the Hmong's strong patriarchal culture.

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