Understanding Cancer Disparities among African Americans in Los Angeles
Srikar Chintala,
Charlie Sjogren-Black,
Willis Tang
Abstract:Background: In Los Angeles (LA), African Americans face significant disparities in cancer outcomes, particularly in prostate, breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers. Addressing these disparities requires a comprehensive understanding of the root causes and effective interventions tailored to African American communities.
Methods: This paper employs a systematic review methodology to analyze existing literature on cancer disparities among African Americans in LA. A comprehensive search of the PubMed dat… Show more
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