ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Uncovering multilevel drivers of cancer disparities among Latinos in the United States.
Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
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- "It Feels Like They Cut off My Wings": Cervical Cancer Stories and Experiences Among Middle- to Older-Age Latina Survivors in the United States.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Solution-Based Research to Address Disparities in Precision Cancer Health: A Case Report Elucidating the Design and Rationale of the Illinois Cancer Health Equity Research (I-CHER) Center.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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- Cancer Disparities and the Political Economy of Healthcare Access: A County-Level Analysis in a High-Disparity County.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- Cancer statistics for Hispanic/Latino people, 2026.CA: a cancer journal for cliniciansArticle
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
Authors and funding
12 authors.
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Abstract
Cancer disparities among Latinos in the United States persist as a significant public health challenge, characterized by inequitable outcomes throughout the cancer continuum. Latinos experience elevated rates and poorer prognoses in certain cancers compared to other populations, driven by complex, multilevel interactions involving environmental exposures, genetic factors, cultural practices, and systemic inequalities. Recognizing the substantial heterogeneity among Latinos-including differences in national origin, immigration experiences, socioeconomic status, language, and race-is crucial, as oversimplification risks masking key disparities. To comprehensively understand these dynamics, the Task Force: Latino Researchers Against Cancer (TFLRAC) convened specialists in oncology, public health, and behavioral sciences to systematically examine the multiple influences contributing to these disparities. Findings highlight environmental hazards, genetic susceptibilities, cultural stigmas, and linguistic barriers as significant drivers. Systemic issues such as discrimination, colorism, inadequate healthcare coverage, workforce disparities, socioeconomic challenges, and underrepresentation in clinical trials further compound these inequities. Addressing these disparities requires a multifaceted strategy, including targeted research, culturally tailored interventions, and comprehensive policy reforms to improve healthcare access, workforce diversity, and clinical trial inclusion. Collaborative efforts across academia, healthcare systems, community organizations, governmental agencies, and industry partners are imperative to achieve equitable cancer outcomes among Latinos.
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