Disparities Across the Continuum of Lung Cancer Care

Clin Chest Med. 2023 Sep;44(3):531-542. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2023.03.009. Epub 2023 May 9.ABSTRACTDespite 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.PMID:37517833 | DOI:10.1016/j.ccm.2023.03.009

Source: Clinical Lung Cancer - July 30, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: M Patricia Rivera Abdi T Gudina Francisco Cartujano-Barrera Paula Cupertino Source Type: research