Low neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with poor outcomes in young adults with colorectal cancer. Patients in the lowest quintile were more likely to present with metastases and had lower survival rates compared to those in the highest quintile. Racial disparities were also observed, with non-Hispanic black patients facing higher risks and lower survival rates than non-Hispanic white patients. Interventions targeting early diagnosis and access to surgery are crucial for improving outcomes among minorities and individuals with low neighborhood socioeconomic status in the face of increasing early-onset colorectal cancer cases.
Journal Article by Ko TM, Laraia KN (…) Eskander MF et 8 al. in BMC Surg
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