Persistent Poverty and Cancer
| Title: | Persistent Poverty and Cancer |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Cancer death rates are 12% higher in counties with persistent poverty than in other US counties. Without effective interventions, persistent poverty will continue to exacerbate health disparities. More research is needed to clarify the systemic traits of persistent poverty that lead to cancer disparities. Ending cancer as we know it requires connecting research findings with comprehensive cancer interventions that reach and are accepted by communities, no matter the zip code. https://www.cancer.gov/research/annual-plan/scientific-topics/increasing-health-equity This image is part of the NCI Annual Plan and Budget Proposal FY 2024 collection. See also www.cancer.gov/research/annual-plan. |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | National Cancer Institute |
| Date Created: | September 6, 2022 |
| Date Added: | September 9, 2022 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |