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Nationwide Trends in Racial Disparities for Melanoma Patients: Insights from US Healthcare Data

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: African Americans with melanoma are often diagnosed at later stages and require more complex care. Despite similar hospital outcomes to Caucasians, disparities in early diagnosis and care access persist. Analysis of NIS data (2016-2021) reveals African Americans have longer hospital stays and greater need for post-discharge specialty care. Targeted interventions for early detection and equitable care are crucial to address these inequities.

Source: Impact Surgery

DOI: 10.62463/surgery.174

Authors: Cankutay Muderrisoglu, E. A. Ojukwu

Institution: Kyiv Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408998255

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