Due to the state's current economy there is a great need to target limited resources for greatest impact. The purpose of this project is to consolidate and integrate cancer-related data sources into useful tools for legislators, schools of public health, health care administrators, governmental agencies, and private entities to use in allocating resources effectively and according to need. This project will supplement and build on the recommendations of the Texas Cancer Plan by providing specific information needed for appropriate decision-making. The project will also initiate and evaluate tangible interventions through pilot projects. The pilot projects will be geared to the results of the initial phase of the project and will address areas of greatest need and/or impact.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01CA046587-05
Application #
3189897
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (51))
Project Start
1987-09-30
Project End
1994-05-31
Budget Start
1991-09-30
Budget End
1994-08-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Texas State Department of Health Services
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Austin
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78756
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