Neighborhood deprivation index is associated with weight status among long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

ConclusionsThis study provides novel insights into possible social determinants of health inequalities among survivors of childhood ALL by reporting a significant association between neighborhood deprivation and overweight/obesity.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsSurvivors of childhood ALL residing in neighborhood with greater socioeconomic disadvantage may be at increased risk of overweight and obesity and candidates for targeted interventions.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research