What is the Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS)?
The Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), funded by the National Cancer Institute, began in 2001. The major goal of the study is to address many unresolved questions about the root causes of cancer and other chronic diseases. The findings are used to help prevent and reduce the burden of cancer among all populations. This study has been made possible through the engagement of the participants and researchers.
The Southern Community Cohort Study (SCCS), funded by the National Cancer Institute, began in 2001. The major goal of the study is to address many unresolved questions about the root causes of cancer and other chronic diseases. The findings are used to help prevent and reduce the burden of cancer among all populations. This study has been made possible through the engagement of the participants and researchers.
"This study has been made possible through the engagement of the participants and researchers. We want to thank all of our participants who have taken time out of their lives to help improve health outcomes in their community. "
-Dr. Martha Shrubsole, Principal Investigator, SCCS
-Dr. Martha Shrubsole, Principal Investigator, SCCS
SCCS Research is Impacting the Community!
New Study Shows the Dramatic Impact of Extreme Poverty on Mortality in a Racially Diverse Low-Income Population
American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports people who earned less than $15,000/year died, on average, more than 10 years earlier than those whose annual income exceeded $50,000
American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports people who earned less than $15,000/year died, on average, more than 10 years earlier than those whose annual income exceeded $50,000
Excess salt linked to heart disease deaths in low-income group: study
Excessive consumption of dietary sodium likely was responsible for up to 30% of cardiovascular disease-related deaths among mostly low-income participants in a large cohort study conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Excessive consumption of dietary sodium likely was responsible for up to 30% of cardiovascular disease-related deaths among mostly low-income participants in a large cohort study conducted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Lung Cancer Stage at Diagnosis
Check out a new video summarizing recent work on lung cancer at the stage of diagnosis.
Check out a new video summarizing recent work on lung cancer at the stage of diagnosis.
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Since 2005, SCCS researchers have published more than 300 journal articles on risk factors for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases.
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The SCCS is conducted by a collaborative team of scientists at Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, and the International Epidemiology Institute.
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