Certain cancers exhibit notable geographic disparities:
- Lung Cancer: Higher rates are often found in regions with higher smoking rates and industrial pollution. - Colorectal Cancer: Disparities are seen based on access to screening and dietary habits. - Breast Cancer: While incidence is generally higher in affluent areas, mortality rates are higher in underserved populations due to lack of early detection and treatment. - Cervical Cancer: Higher rates in regions without widespread HPV vaccination and screening programs.
