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August 2, 2025Head & Neck

Health Inequities in Head and Neck Cancer: Disparities Across the Continuum of Care

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PLPeter H. LiddellJLJason H. LeeAMAbigail Mechatto

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Overview

This review highlights significant disparities in head and neck cancer outcomes, indicating systemic barriers impact marginalized communities.

Key Points

  • Health inequities in head and neck cancer affect marginalized populations, leading to advanced-stage diagnoses.
  • Disparities are driven by social determinants of health, cultural beliefs, and systemic barriers.
  • Promising strategies like telehealth and mobile clinics may reduce inequities in care and treatment.
  • Addressing these disparities requires policy reform and culturally sensitive interventions for vulnerable populations.

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Liddell et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c72e6551bb0af8d008bhttps://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70006
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