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Racial Disparities in Cancer Outcomes, Screening, and Treatment

Description
Presents an overview of data on cancer incidence and mortality, risk factors, screening, treatment, and outcomes by race and ethnicity. Discusses factors contributing to racial cancer disparities, including inequities in health coverage and access to care, and social and economic factors, among others. Includes data on cancer disparities in rural communities.
Author(s)
Michelle Tong, Latoya Hill, Samantha Artiga
Date
02/2022
Type
Document
Organization
KFF
Tagged as
Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Racial and ethnic groups · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

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