Open AccessIncreased morbidity and mortality of hepatocellular carcinoma patients in lower cost of living areas
Author(s) -
Tomoki Sempokuya,
Kishan Patel,
Muaataz Azawi,
Jihyun Ma,
Linda L. Wong
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i23.6734
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatocellular carcinoma , carcinoma , surgery , oncology
The incidence and mortality rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are increasing in the United States. However, the increases in different racial and socioeconomic groups have not been homogeneous. Access to healthcare based on socioeconomic status and cost of living index (COLI), especially in HCC management, is under characterized.