An approach to reducing disparities in breast cancer in the United States Virgin Islands.

Problems resulting in disparities in breast cancer detection and care are not limited to the mainland United States. A review of 2002 data reported by the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System revealed similar concerns for women residing on the U.S. Virgin Islands. This report provides a summary of data highlighting trends associated with breast cancer detection and control in the U. S. Virgin Islands and a summary of efforts undertaken by faculty and students from the University of the Virgin Islands to address them.