Social Determinants of Cancer Disparities.
Ann Surg Oncol
; 30(13): 8094-8104, 2023 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-37723358
Cancer is a major public health issue that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality across the globe. At its root, cancer represents a genetic aberration, but socioeconomic, environmental, and geographic factors contribute to different cancer outcomes for selected population subsets. The disparities in the delivery of healthcare affect all aspects of cancer management from early prevention to end-of-life care. In an effort to address the inequality in the delivery of healthcare among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, the World Health Organization defined social determinants of health (SDOH) as conditions in which people are born, live, work, and age. These factors play a significant role in the disproportionate cancer burden among different population groups. SDOH are associated with disparities in risk factor burden, screening modalities, diagnostic testing, treatment options, and quality of life of patients with cancer. The purpose of this article is to describe a more holistic and integrated approach to patients with cancer and address the disparities that are derived from their socioeconomic background.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Ann Surg Oncol
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos