Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the use of cervical and breast cancer data from the Texas Cancer Registry for research studies or data projects approved by the DSHS Institutional Review Board (IRB).
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Background and Discussion:
Cervical and breast cancer are significant causes of cancer-related deaths in Texas women. This study focuses on understanding the prevalence and incidence related to cervical and breast cancer among women 18 years of age and older in Harris County. By analyzing the Texas Cancer Registry data, the study will examine the trends and patterns in the Harris County community. Demographic information, such as race and ethnicity, age groups, and census tracts, will be analyzed to identify high-risk populations with higher cancer rates. The findings will assist Harris County Public Health in improving women's health outcomes by implementing targeted intervention programs and allocating resources to reach high-risk populations.
Expected Impact:
Report the trends of breast and cervical cancer in the Harris County community identified by the Office of Epidemiology Surveillance and Emerging Disease.
Alternative Options:
There is no alternative option.
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