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Uncovering the Roots of Inequity: Social Determinants and Racial Disparities Among Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients

Data reveals Black and Hispanic cancer patients face far greater food insecurity and healthcare barriers, pinpointing where equity interventions are most needed.

Among 1,831 GI cancer patients in the All of Us dataset, non-White patients experienced dramatically higher rates of food insecurity, housing instability, delayed care, and healthcare unaffordability compared to non-Hispanic White patients. These quantified SDoH gaps provide a roadmap for equity-focused screening and care navigation interventions in oncology.

What the study was

Study design
Cross-sectional analysis of All of Us Research Program data
Population
6,620 GI cancer patients identified from All of Us; 1,831 completed SDoH survey; 80.7% NHW, 19.3% non-White
Sample size
1831
Category
Public Health
Maturity
Validated
Journal
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities

Why it surfaced

Large cross-sectional study (n=1,831) from All of Us quantifying SDoH gaps in GI cancer by race. Well-powered, patient-reported data, identifies concrete domains for equity-focused intervention. Descriptive but actionable.

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