Cancer

Internal medicine

Engineering

Socioeconomic status

Blueprint

Health care

Economics

Political science

Equity (law)

Health equity

Cancer prevention

Disadvantaged

Population

Economic growth

General partnership

Medicine

Gerontology

Social determinants of health

Mechanical engineering

Environmental health

CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Although cancer mortality rates declined in the United States in recent decades, some populations experienced little benefit from advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care. In fact, some cancer disparities between populations of low and high socioeconomic status widened during this period. Many potentially preventable cancer deaths continue to occur, and disadvantaged populations bear a disproportionate burden. Reducing the burden of cancer and eliminating cancer-related disparities will require more focused and coordinated action across multiple sectors and in partnership with communities. This article, part of the American Cancer Society's Cancer Control Blueprint series, introduces a framework for understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity and presents actionable recommendations for practice, research, and policy. The article aims to accelerate progress toward eliminating disparities in cancer and achieving health equity.

Understanding and addressing social determinants to advance cancer health equity in the United States: A blueprint for practice, research, and policy