Abstract A059: The influence of social determinants of health on primary and secondary cancer prevention health-seeking behaviors among refugees in Middle East and North Africa host countries
Abstract:The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recognizes ‘cancer health disparities’ as adverse differences in cancer incidence, mortality, and burden that exist among specific population groups. Refugee populations often lack access to primary care and health screening or preventive services, leading to late diagnosis, higher cancer burdens of cancer-related outcomes and mortality. The disproportionate burden of cancer in refugee populations, necessitates research on specific determinates and disparities influencing th… Show more
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