Excess risk of chronic health conditions in Hispanic survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There is a growing population of survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers (age 15-39 years at diagnosis). Studies in AYA cancer survivors have identified racial and ethnic disparities in long-term outcomes. To understand the extent to which a cancer diagnosis exacerbates pre-existent health disparities within a minoritized population, comparisons should be made to those of the same race or ethnicity without a cancer history.

Methods

Self-reported data from the National Health Interview Survey (2009-2018) were used to identify Hispanic AYA cancer survivors and Hispanic age- and sex-matched controls. SES factors (marital status, income, education, insurance) and prevalence of chronic health conditions were compared between groups using chi-square tests. Th

SUBMITTER: Berkman AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755203 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature