Open AccessUnderstanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity in the United States: A blueprint for practice, research, and policy
Author(s) -
Alcaraz Kassandra I.,
Wiedt Tracy L.,
Daniels Elvan C.,
Yabroff K. Robin,
Guerra Carmen E.,
Wender Richard C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
ca: a cancer journal for clinicians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 62.937
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1542-4863
pISSN - 0007-9235
DOI - 10.3322/caac.21586
Subject(s) - blueprint , health equity , social determinants of health , socioeconomic status , disadvantaged , equity (law) , general partnership , cancer prevention , health care , economic growth , cancer , medicine , political science , environmental health , gerontology , economics , population , mechanical engineering , law , engineering
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.