Breast Cancer
Multidisciplinary Pathways for Cancer Care in the Community
2024, Pages 40-44
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, Volume 21, March 2024
This article calls for a closer examination of health equity regarding the disparities and inequities in health care among marginalized and vulnerable populations.
The study found that premature mortality risk is highest among individuals with both low income and high-risk health behaviors, with a clear income gradient observed across all risk factor levels. These results emphasize the importance of targeted public health strategies and resource allocation to lower-income groups to reduce health inequities and prevent premature deaths.