Utility of the Social Vulnerability Index in Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the utility of the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) in understanding disparities in breast cancer screening, incidence, and mortality.

Background

Despite major advances in breast cancer detection and treatment, significant disparities persist-particularly among socioeconomically and geographically vulnerable populations. The SVI, developed by the CDC, is a composite index that captures community-level vulnerability across multiple social domains and may serve as a tool to identify and address inequities in cancer care.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024616874). PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were searched for studies examining associations between S

SUBMITTER: Nguyen AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature