Health Disparity | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)

DCCPS seeks to eliminate cancer-related disparities by promoting and conducting health equity research that identifies and addresses the mechanisms contributing to disparities across the cancer control continuum and throughout the human lifespan.

Learn more about the background and mission of Health Disparities and Health Equity.

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Webinar Series

Context of Poverty Webinar Series

This new webinar series delves into the context of poverty, where esteemed researchers will present their work focusing on different aspects of poverty.

Webinar

Informational Webinar: What's New with the Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) NOFOs?

Webinar being held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 will explain the goals and highlight what is new with the IRINAH NOFOs. Details and registration information provided.

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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Improve Cancer Outcomes in Low-Income Areas

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration awarded $50 million to launch the Persistent Poverty Initiative, an initiative to alleviate the cumulative effects of persistent poverty on cancer outcomes by building research capacity, fostering cancer prevention research, and promoting the implementation of community-based programs.

Funding Opportunities

Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities

EXPIRATION DATE: January 08, 2026

Measures and Methods to Advance Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities-Related Constructs

EXPIRATION DATE: May 08, 2024

Patient-Clinician Relationship: Improving Health Outcomes in Populations that Experience Health Care Disparities

EXPIRATION DATE: January 08, 2025

About Health Disparities and Health Equity

Health disparities are the adverse effects on groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on numerous characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion. These harmful health differences are often closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage. Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for everyone.

DCCPS works to eliminate these disparities and achieve health equity for all people.

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FEATURED INITIATIVES

Rural Cancer Control

Rural communities face disadvantages, which contribute to higher incidence and mortality rates for many cancers, and higher average mortality rates for all cancer sites combined.

Geographically Underserved Areas

Communities experiencing high or persistent poverty are at an increased risk of cancer caused by environmental, occupational, and recreational exposures, and lifestyle factors.

Native American Health

Native American populations are disproportionately affected by many cancers, with detection and diagnoses often occurring at later stages.

Poverty

Poverty and accompanying factors such as education, housing, and employment have tremendous effects on the health of communities and their populations.