Sullivan, Jillian
(2024)
Liver Cancer Disparities in the United States and Pennsylvania: A Surveillance Review.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Liver cancer is a major global health issue, with approximately 905,677 new cases and 830,180 deaths annually. The incidence of liver cancer varies by demographic factors such as sex, race, and ethnicity, underscoring the need for prevention and treatment strategies. This surveillance review examines liver cancer trends in the United States, with a focus on Pennsylvania, from 2010 to 2021. United States data was obtained from SEER-reported values and Pennsylvania was obtained from Pennsylvania Department of Health cancer and population datasets. There have been significant racial and ethnic disparities observed in liver cancer rates. In Pennsylvania, the highest incidence was among Black populations, followed by White, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic people. While Hispanics have the highest liver cancer rates nationwide, Pennsylvania shows lower rates in this group compared to others. Males consistently had higher rates than females, with Asian and Pacific Islander males aged 65 and older showing particularly high rates. Age-specific trends revealed that liver cancer rates increase significantly in the 50-64 and 65+ age groups. These findings highlight the need for further research into the factors contributing to these disparities, including differences in healthcare access, socioeconomic status, and chronic liver disease burden. Targeted interventions and screening procedures are needed for high-risk groups. Public health strategies should focus on enhancing liver cancer screening and ensuring equitable healthcare delivery. Addressing these disparities is critical for public health significance in reducing liver cancer incidence and mortality and improving outcomes for all populations.
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(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Luu, Hung N | hnl11@pitt.edu | hnl11 | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Grant, Haley | haleyg@pitt.edu | Haley | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Kioko, David | dkioko@pa.gov | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
18 December 2024 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
49 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Epidemiology |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
18 Dec 2024 19:07 |
| Last Modified: |
18 Dec 2024 19:07 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/47265 |
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