Addressing Disparities in Cancer Screening among U.S. Immigrants: Progress and Opportunities.

ABSTRACT: The United States is home to 47 million foreign-born individuals, which currently represents over 14% of the U.S. population. With greater length of U.S. residence, immigrants experience increased risk for chronic disease including selected cancers; yet, they are less likely to access preventive health care services and undergo cancer screening. As a result, there have been concerted efforts to address disparities in cancer screening in immigrant populations. This minireview describes current progress in promoting participation in cancer screening among U.S. immigrants and explores potential opportunities for improving impact. Of the 42 studies included in the review, the majority targeted Asian and Latino immigrant populations and included some form of culturally specific educational prog

SUBMITTER: Fang CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7080302 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature