1. Disparities in Cancer Control in Central America and the Caribbean.
- Author
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Buteau AC, Castelo-Loureiro A, Barragan-Carrillo R, Bejarano S, Kihn-Alarcón AJ, and Soto-Perez-de-Celis E
- Subjects
- Humans, Caribbean Region epidemiology, Central America epidemiology, Healthcare Disparities, Neoplasms epidemiology, Neoplasms therapy
- Abstract
Central America and the Caribbean is a highly heterogeneous region comprising more than 30 countries and territories with more than 200 million inhabitants. Although recent advances in the region have improved access to cancer care, there are still many disparities and barriers for obtaining high-quality cancer treatments, particularly for those from disadvantaged populations, immigrants, and rural areas. In this article, we provide an overview of cancer care in Central America and the Caribbean, with selected examples of issues related to disparities in access to care and suggest solutions and strategies to move forward., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2024
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