It is also estimated that there are about 200,000 children who are blind because of vitamin A deficiency, ophthalmia neonatorum, harmful traditional eye practices, congenital cataract and hereditary disorders. Onchocerciasis is another leading cause of blindness. Smoking and dementia. Persistent smoking does not reduce the incidence of dementia, or of Alzheimer's disease. This conclusion was drawn from a cohort of 34,439 British doctors followed up since 1951.
Initiative addresses disparities in cancer incidence and mortality among different ethnic groups.
The 5-year project will be conducted in 3 phases. In phase I, a number of cancer awareness activities will be implemented in targeted communities. Local strategies to enhance cancer awareness will be developed by community groups working with private and public sector organizations. In phase II, researchers will establish partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers, academic institutions and NCI clinical trials cooperative groups to increase minority participation in clinical trials and to offer training opportunities for minority scientists. In phase III, investigator-initiated research grant applications will be developed and the infrastructures created during phase I and II will be enhanced.