The third issue of our Hispanic Equity Brief series, Cancer among U.S. Hispanics, recognizes National Cancer Prevention Month. The issue explores another significant health condition affecting Hispanic communities. Apparent racial/ethnic and geographic differences in outcomes may reflect variations in risk factors, service availability, and the health infrastructure across the U.S. In any case, there is a need to improve cancer surveillance, health literacy, early detection, and access to efficacious treatment among Hispanics in vulnerable communities and localities. Click here for more info.

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