A narrative review of the health disparities associated with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

ABSTRACT: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a cancer of the mesothelial lining of the pleura that has traditionally been associated with asbestos exposure in an industrial setting. Asbestos usage has fortunately been banned or phased out in most industrialized countries resulting in its decline in countries such as the United States. Despite this, MPM continues to place significant burden on its affected patients resulting in overall poor prognosis and survival. Questions arise as to what factors, especially what health disparities, contribute to the disease's dismal prognosis. This article will present a narrative review of recent literature that identifies the impact age, sex, race, access to medical centers, and economics have on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of MPM. As will be di

SUBMITTER: Freudenberger DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8264689 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature