Rural Health
Resources by State: Guam
Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Incidence among Asian and Pacific Islander Populations in Guam, Hawai'i, and the United States
Presents a study on the rates of colorectal cancer among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and CHamoru populations living in the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and Guam. Breaks down data by ethnicity, gender, location, and age. Details incidence over time from 2000 to 2019.
Author(s): JaeYong Choi, Grazyna Badowski 1 [OR , Yurii B. Shvetsov
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), 170
Date: 02/2024
Type: Document
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Presents a study on the rates of colorectal cancer among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, and CHamoru populations living in the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and Guam. Breaks down data by ethnicity, gender, location, and age. Details incidence over time from 2000 to 2019.
Author(s): JaeYong Choi, Grazyna Badowski 1 [OR , Yurii B. Shvetsov
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), 170
Date: 02/2024
Type: Document
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Leading State Approaches and Communication Strategies to Support Health Equity
Describes how state and territory leaders have created effective health equity practices and communication strategies. Outlines three themes that emerged through research and roundtable discussions as top health equity priorities for states. Profiles initiatives and policies from nine states and Guam to address health equity and reflect these themes.
Date: 12/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Governors Association
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Describes how state and territory leaders have created effective health equity practices and communication strategies. Outlines three themes that emerged through research and roundtable discussions as top health equity priorities for states. Profiles initiatives and policies from nine states and Guam to address health equity and reflect these themes.
Date: 12/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Governors Association
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Types of Offers of Combustible Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Betel Nut Experienced by Guam Youths
Presents a study on the scenarios where youths in Guam are presented with the opportunity to use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and betel nut. Bases findings on focus group discussions and breaks down data by type of offer, location, and group context, among other measures.
Author(s): Francis Dalisay, Scott K. Okamoto, Jane Teneza, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(19), 6832
Date: 09/2023
Type: Document
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Presents a study on the scenarios where youths in Guam are presented with the opportunity to use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and betel nut. Bases findings on focus group discussions and breaks down data by type of offer, location, and group context, among other measures.
Author(s): Francis Dalisay, Scott K. Okamoto, Jane Teneza, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(19), 6832
Date: 09/2023
Type: Document
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Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data: Download, Export, and FTP
Highlights methods for downloading and exporting 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best capture and use demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Highlights methods for downloading and exporting 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best capture and use demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data: General Access
Discusses methods for accessing 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best access demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Discusses methods for accessing 2020 Census data on island territories that are covered by the U.S. Census. Details how to best access demographic, social, economic, and housing information for Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File for Guam
Highlights a new data release from the 2020 Census for Guam. Presents updated demographic, social, economic, and housing data. Discusses the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on data collection.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Highlights a new data release from the 2020 Census for Guam. Presents updated demographic, social, economic, and housing data. Discusses the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on data collection.
Date: 07/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Perceived Barriers and Benefits of COVID-19 Testing among Pacific Islanders on Guam
Results of a project aiming to promote COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders using culturally relevant community-tailored strategies with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials, and to identify the factors associated with COVID-19 testing. Uses data collected from June 2021 to July 2022.
Author(s): Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, Angelina G. Mummert, Dareon C. Rios, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(13), 6302
Date: 07/2023
Type: Document
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Results of a project aiming to promote COVID-19 testing among Pacific Islanders using culturally relevant community-tailored strategies with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials, and to identify the factors associated with COVID-19 testing. Uses data collected from June 2021 to July 2022.
Author(s): Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, Angelina G. Mummert, Dareon C. Rios, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(13), 6302
Date: 07/2023
Type: Document
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Epidemiologic Trends of Dengue in U.S. Territories, 2010–2020
Reports on dengue cases in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. Includes data on dengue incidence, hospitalization, and mortality by territory, year, and age group.
Author(s): Kyle R. Ryff, Aidsa Rivera, Dania M. Rodriguez, et al.
Citation: MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 72(4), 1-11
Date: 05/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on dengue cases in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. Includes data on dengue incidence, hospitalization, and mortality by territory, year, and age group.
Author(s): Kyle R. Ryff, Aidsa Rivera, Dania M. Rodriguez, et al.
Citation: MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 72(4), 1-11
Date: 05/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Title V MCH Block Grant Program - Guam State Snapshot: FY 2022 Application/FY 2020 Annual Report
Executive summary of program activities and high-level data from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program. Includes contact information and amounts of funding by source and service level.
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Executive summary of program activities and high-level data from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program. Includes contact information and amounts of funding by source and service level.
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Exporting, Downloading, and Using the FTP for Island Areas Data on data.census.gov
Discusses how to download, export, and use the 2020 Census demographic data table for the U.S. Territories: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Date: 10/2022
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Discusses how to download, export, and use the 2020 Census demographic data table for the U.S. Territories: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Date: 10/2022
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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