Obesity and Cancer Disparities

Racial inequality in income, employment, and homeownership, stemming from structural racism, has led to built environments that limit opportunities to maintain a healthy weight. Today, almost one-tenth of cancers in the U.S. can be attributed to obesity.

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Achieving the Bold Vision of Health Equity
Achieving the Bold Vision of Health Equity

The AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024 highlights research-driven advances toward health equity and challenges that remain.

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Understanding and Addressing Drivers of Cancer Disparities
Understanding and Addressing Drivers of Cancer Disparities

A complex network of interconnected factors that include biological factors, mental health, modifiable risk factors, and non-clinical factors impact cancer disparities.

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Disparities in Cancer Screening for Early Detection
Disparities in Cancer Screening for Early Detection

Research has identified a series of evidence-based interventions that are proving successful in reducing disparities in adherence to recommended cancer screenings.

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The AACR and Cancer Disparities
AACR Roundtable Discussion: The AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024
Watch the Congressional Briefing: Release of the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024
AACR Call to Action
Overcoming Cancer Disparities Through Science-based Public Policy
Disparities in the Burden of Preventable Cancer Risk Factors
Disparities in Cancer Survivorship
Overcoming Cancer Disparities Through Diversity in Cancer Training and Workforce
A Message from AACR