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Review
. 2022 Feb;32(1):33-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.09.009.

Social Disparities in Lung Cancer

Irmina Elliott  1 , Cayo Gonzalez  1 , Leah Backhus  1 , Natalie Lui  2
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Review

Social Disparities in Lung Cancer

Irmina Elliott et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Social disparities in lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival have been studied using national databases, statewide registries, and institution-level data. Some disparities emerge consistently, such as lower adherence to treatment guidelines and worse survival by race and socioeconomic status, whereas other disparities are less well studied. A critical appraisal of current data is essential to increasing equity in lung cancer care.

Keywords: Guideline-concordant treatment for lung cancer; Lung cancer disparities; Social disparities.

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Disclosures The authors have no conflicts to disclose.