Neighborhood conditions help explain racial disparities in ovarian cancer survival
A University of Pittsburgh study published in JAMA Network reveals that women in socially vulnerable neighborhoods face a 20% higher risk of death following an ovarian cancer diagnosis. The findings highlight the impact of socioeconomic environment on health outcomes.
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