Research Emphasis Areas

  1. Health Disparities and Health Equity
  2. Research Emphasis Areas

DCCPS supports a vast portfolio of health disparities and health equity research programs and projects that span the cancer control continuum. The research emphasis areas listed below focus on geographical areas and/or populations of special interest to the division to improve cancer care and achieve health equity.

Study Design and Methods Consideration

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Rural Cancer Control

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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

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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

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

Poverty

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

Health of Sexual and Gender Minorities

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Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations face disparities related to cancer risk and outcomes, and they experience barriers in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship care.

Last Updated
February 01, 2024