SMJ articles in the category "cancer disparity"

Original Article

Geographic Variations of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Late-Stage Diagnosis of Childhood Cancer in Texas

Objectives: This study aimed to identify small geographic areas where the childhood cancer yearly incidence and late-stage diagnosis rates were disproportionately higher among racial/ethnic minorities (Hispanics and non-Hispanic African Americans) in Texas. Methods: The study examined childhood cancer disparities in Texas from 2005 to 2014, based on geographic location and…

Posted in: cancer disparity 2 childhood cancer 2 disparities 16 GIS 3 Health 4

Original Article

Socioeconomic Disparities in Prostate Cancer Mortality and the Impact of Geographic Scale

Objective: To examine socioeconomic disparities in prostate cancer mortality and to assess the scale effect on the results of the disparity analysis. Methods: Using prostate cancer mortality data (N = 14,036) of Texas from 1996 to 2004, this study examines the variations of socioeconomic disparities in prostate cancer mortality across…

Posted in: cancer disparity 2 prostate cancer 7 socioeconomic status 7
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