Work

Disparities in cervical cancer in African American women: What primary care physicians can do

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: African American women are disproportionately affected by cervical cancer, with higher rates of incidence and mortality than white women. Most of the difference would disappear with equal treatment. As usual, primary care providers are on the front lines.

Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.15115

Authors: Cynthia Arvizo, Haider Mahdi

Institutions: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2763624467