Observational analysis reveals complex effects of mortgage lending bias on smoking cessation rates, suggesting implications for lung cancer disparities.
Key Points
Higher mortgage lending bias against Black/African American residents correlates with increased smoking cessation rates in a study population.
Residents in more redlined areas exhibited significantly lower smoking cessation rates, highlighting the influence of structural racism.
Cox proportional hazards regression analysis indicated varied results based on racial/ethnic backgrounds and geographical locations.
Findings underscore the nuanced relationship between structural racism and health, particularly in lung cancer risk.