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Study reveals unmet social needs in cancer patients, indicating significant health disparities in a disadvantaged region.
Social determinants of health are upstream causes of unmet social needs, contributing to disparities in health and wellbeing outcomes. This study examines the unmet social needs of cancer patients living in a disadvantaged Australian region, revealing that 72% experienced at least one unmet need. This study highlights the complex and multifactorial social challenges facing a disadvantaged population undergoing cancer treatment.
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