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Scientists sent DVDs to women in rural Ohio. The result: Cancer screenings increased six-fold.

"Nearly a quarter of people living in rural areas, or around 14.5 million people, lack a fixed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

That’s why the team chose to use DVDs..."

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/05/14/cancer-rural-america-women-screening-study/70185103007/

Scientists sent DVDs to women in rural Ohio. The result: Cancer screenings increased six-fold.

Rural people have higher rates of cancer deaths. As their hospitals and health care centers shutter, a team found a way to help rural women get screened.

USA TODAY
May 15, 2023 at 3:32amWeb
Show threadTyson KeyMay 15, 2023
@dulcedemon How long, until someone twists that into "DVDs cause cancer"? :(
Show threadFrances_Larina 🏳️‍⚧️May 15, 2023

@dulcedemon

Broadband rollout promises have been a telecom scam for over two decades. Rural deployment is so much less profitable given the number of customers per mile.