Cancer Task Force Lower prostate cancer among minority men 40+ and colorectal cancer death rates among all populations 50+.

Catawba County prostate cancer death rates among minority men are 3.5 times higher than prostate cancer death rates for Caucasian men. *Catawba County colorectal cancer death rates for all populations are 23% more than NC 2010 target colorectal cancer death rates.*

*2001-2005 State Center for Health Statistics - Death per 100,000 population (age adjusted).
CCHP Takes Action!
  • Prostate and colorectal cancer screenings
  • Peer to peer trainings and education
  • Education and prevention
  • Expand treatment
Partnering to make a brighter tomorrow