Understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity in the United States: A blueprint for practice, research, and policy

Although cancer mortality rates declined in the United States in recent decades, some populations experienced little benefit from advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care. In fact, some cancer disparities between populations of low and high socioeconomic statu...

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Published in:CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 2020-01, Vol.70 (1), p.31-46
Main Authors: Alcaraz, Kassandra I., Wiedt, Tracy L., Daniels, Elvan C., Yabroff, K. Robin, Guerra, Carmen E., Wender, Richard C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
health care disparities
Health disparities
health equity
policy
Practice research
social determinants of health
social discrimination
Survival
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Summary:Although cancer mortality rates declined in the United States in recent decades, some populations experienced little benefit from advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care. In fact, some cancer disparities between populations of low and high socioeconomic status widened during this period. Many potentially preventable cancer deaths continue to occur, and disadvantaged populations bear a disproportionate burden. Reducing the burden of cancer and eliminating cancer‐related disparities will require more focused and coordinated action across multiple sectors and in partnership with communities. This article, part of the American Cancer Society's Cancer Control Blueprint series, introduces a framework for understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity and presents actionable recommendations for practice, research, and policy. The article aims to accelerate progress toward eliminating disparities in cancer and achieving health equity.
ISSN:0007-9235
1542-4863
DOI:10.3322/caac.21586