National Cancer Institute Disparities Explained
02 February, 2021
What Are Cancer Disparities?
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The term cancer disparities refers to differences in cancer outcomes (e.g., number of cancer cases, related health complications) across population groups. Many factors contribute to these differences. NCI-supported research is leading to greater knowledge of the factors that drive cancer disparities and methods to address them.