Intersecting Multilevel Determinants of Cancer Outcomes and Disparities among Hispanic/Latine Populations

In the United States, Hispanic/Latine individuals suffer disproportionately from the burden of cancer, obesity, and related metabolic consequences, exacerbated particularly among those born in the US. Hispanic/Latine individuals have lower incidence rates across the most common obesity cancer sites (i.e., female breast, colorectal, and prostate) compared to other racial/ethnic groups, however they are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages in the disease process and experience inequities in care. Synergistic interactions between multilevel determinants, including biological, genetic, behavioral, social, structural, and environmental factors, drive cancer disparities across the cancer prevention and control continuum.

In this webinar, speakers provided an overview of upstream and downstream interacting factors and transdisciplinary cancer prevention and control approaches/interventions, opportunities, and research challenges. In addition, speakers identified gaps in knowledge to reduce and eliminate cancer disparities and achieve equity. Finally, speakers identified community-engaged opportunities for advancing efforts that incorporate interactive multilevel factors.

This webinar is part of the NCI Obesity & Cancer Webinar Series, which aims to foster cross-disciplinary research on obesity that can help prevent, treat, and/or control cancer. This webinar is sponsored by the NCI Obesity & Cancer Health Disparities Working Group.