Cancer equity for those impacted by mass incarceration.
J Natl Cancer Inst
; 115(10): 1128-1131, 2023 10 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37219371
ABSTRACT
The cancer disparities between people with incarceration histories compared with those who do not have those histories are vast. Opportunities for bolstering cancer equity among those impacted by mass incarceration exist in criminal legal system policy; carceral, community, and public health linkages; better cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services in carceral settings; expansion of health insurance; education of professionals; and use of carceral sites for health promotion and transition to community care. Clinicians, researchers, persons with a history of incarceration, carceral administrators, policy makers, and community advocates could play a cancer equity role in each of these areas. Raising awareness and setting a cancer equity plan of action are critical to reducing cancer disparities among those affected by mass incarceration.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Promotion
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Natl Cancer Inst
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States