Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5/13/2025
New Hampshire Cancer Prevention and Control Programs - In New Hampshire, cancer is the leading cause of death among women, with 1,243 women dying from cancer in 2018, and the second leading cause of death among men with 1,296 deaths in 2018. Among cancer deaths, lung and bronchus are the leading cause of death for both men and women followed by breast for women, and prostate for men. Colon and rectum cancer is third for both genders. Additionally, New Hampshire, is among the oldest in the country with a median age of 42.9 years compared with US median age of 38.1, which means we have a large proportion of the population that is likely to require health care services for chronic conditions including cancer. The New Hampshire Cancer Program is focused on improving surveillance data and reducing the burden of cancer through the promotion of healthy behaviors, reduction of risk factors, screening, early detection, high quality cancer treatment and improving the quality of life for those who survive cancer. While all segments of society are affected by cancer, there are certain populations that are disproportionately burdened by increased risk of cancer or by the lack of adequate healthcare options for prevention or treatment. To achieve health equity the NH Cancer Program will focus efforts on populations disproportionately affected by cancer. Additionally, given the breadth of work in cancer prevention and control, we are seeking to target populations that experience health disparities across the cancer continuum and experience intersectionality of gender and income inequity. The Department of Health and Human Services Cancer Prevention and Control Program proposes an integrated approach to providing cancer control that coordinates across the cancer components and leverages the resources of other chronic disease programs and external partners.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).