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September 10, 2025Cancer MedicineOpen Access

Cancer Incidence and Trends in Persistent Poverty Areas of California by Race/Ethnicity and Sex

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Analysis shows higher cancer rates among residents in persistent poverty areas, highlighting race and sex disparities.

Male residents in persistent poverty areas had significantly higher rates of colorectal and liver cancers.
Cervical and liver cancer incidence rates were significantly elevated among all racial/ethnic groups in persistent poverty areas.
Colorectal cancer incidence among Hispanic residents in persistent poverty areas increased, contrasting with declines in non-poverty areas.
Significant race/ethnicity and sex disparities in cancer incidence indicate the need for targeted public health policies.

Vernon et al. (2025) studied this question.

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