Quantification of Potential Inequities in Breast Cancer Incidence in New Mexico Through Bayesian Disease Mapping

Abstract

What is already known on this topic? Breast cancer incidence among non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women has been quantified in large geographic regions of the United States, showing substantial regional variation in incidence inequities among non-Hispanic AI/AN populations. What is added by this report? We found substantial evidence in New Mexico of an overall reduction in breast cancer incidence among at-risk non-Hispanic AI/AN women compared with non-Hispanic White women in certain counties in the state. What are the implications for public health practice? Our findings can facilitate targeted statewide and county-level cancer control interventions to mitigate such disparities.

Advancing Health Equity, Eliminating Health Disparities, and Improving Population Health

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“…Geographic location continues to be an important contributor in shaping access to timely and necessary screening and treatment options (33). Rohatgi et al conducted original research examining relationships among rurality, sociodemographic characteristics, and access to low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer and screening access and lung cancer mortality (14). This study revealed that more than 97% of metropolitan residents had access to LCDT screening, compared with just over 40% of nonmetropolitan residents.…”