This document proposes solutions to address the growing rates of breast cancer in rural China. It aims to provide education on breast cancer causes and prevention, offer screening resources, and support patient communities. Key challenges include effective information dispersal in rural areas and developing affordable screening. Research found lack of healthcare information and links between lifestyle, diet, and cancer. The proposal is a mobile clinic with examination rooms, medical equipment, and telemedicine for education, primary care, screening, and treating simple diseases. Shipping containers are suggested for their sustainability, low-cost, and adaptability.

1. Breast CancerDesign for the MajorityImproving Healthcare in Rural ChinaChris Driscoll | NourDiab | Katherine Lee

2. The caseRates of breast cancer in China are now as low as 12.8/100,000 womenThe Journal of the National Cancer Institute predicts that 100/100,000 of women aged 55-69 by 2021This trend is attributed to poor diet, increased exposure to pollution, and growing use of alcohol and tobacco products

3. Our goalsEducationRaise awareness of the conditions and causes of breast cancerPreventionOffer resources for prevention and early diagnosisSupport Provide a community or support system for patients and families dealing with breast cancer

4. The challengesEffective strategies for dispersal of public information in rural areasPalatable approach to promoting healthful diet/lifestyle habits within the financial constraints of the target marketDevelopment of low-cost screening options and access infrastructure for rural communities

5. Research findingsLack of information in rural areas on this and other healthcare issuesBRCA1/BRCA2 mutation gives a high correlation with breast cancer sufferersLifestyle and diet closely linkedSelf breast exams, x-ray/digital mammography, MRI routine for identification and treatment

6. Research MethodologyExpert InterviewsNY-based oncologistGE Imaging Technologies – China (via Ji Ping)Governmental development officer – QA for healthcare programsUK  Ethiopia, Pakistan

7. Our proposalsEducation – Public Information Campaigndietexerciseself-detectionPreventive carescreeningPatient Supportclinical informationsupport community

8. ProposalMobile Clinic2 techniciansPrivate patient care roomsSatellite connection/wi-fi for data collectionPrimary careVaccinationTreatment for simple/curable diseasesBasic check-upHealth education/awareness campaignsX-ray/MammogramPortable U/STelemedicine capabilities for further guidance/data analysis

11. Why Use Shipping Containers? Sustainable

12. low-cost

13. adaptability (stationary/mobile) for situational flexibility

17. ThanksQuestions/comments?