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Challenges in lung cancer screening access among socioeconomically distressed communities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We recently reviewed the article by Woods and colleagues,1 in which they explore disparities in lung cancer screening among individuals residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. This timely investigation offers meaningful insights into the relationship between socioeconomic status, as measured by the Distressed Communities Index (DCI), race, and access to screening within a high-volume clinical setting. The authors are to be commended for their thorough analysis and valuable findings, notably the identification of Hispanic and Asian populations as underrepresented in screening programs, and the important observation that screening outcomes were consistent across both racial and socioeconomic groups.

Source: JTCVS Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2025.09.011

Authors: F.N.U. Nandni, F.N.U. Venjhraj, Mukesh Kumar, Sangeeta Davi

Institutions: Jinnah Sindh Medical University, People's University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,431