Disparities Across the Continuum of Lung Cancer Care

Despite the overall decline in lung cancer incidence and mortality, minority populations continue to bear a higher disease burden. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and disproportionately impacts minority populations. Social determinants of health —including low-socioeconomic status, lack of health insurance, and access to health care— disproportionately impact racial, ethnic, and rural populations resulting in direct consequences on lung cancer disparities.

Source: Clinics in Chest Medicine - May 9, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: M. Patricia Rivera, Abdi T. Gudina, Francisco Cartujano-Barrera, Paula Cupertino Source Type: research