Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities
Cancer occurrence is characterized globally by profound socioeconomic differences. Occupation is a fundamental component of socioeconomic status. In this review, we discuss the role of occupation as a determinant of cancer disparities. First, we address the issue of participation in cancer screening...
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| author | Giulia Collatuzzo Federica Teglia Paolo Boffetta |
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| description | Cancer occurrence is characterized globally by profound socioeconomic differences. Occupation is a fundamental component of socioeconomic status. In this review, we discuss the role of occupation as a determinant of cancer disparities. First, we address the issue of participation in cancer screening programs based on income, health insurance, occupational status and job title. Second, we review the role of occupation in contributing to disparities by acting as a mediator between cancer and (i) education and (ii) race/ethnicity. Lastly, we analyze data from a multicenter case−control study of lung cancer to calculate the mediating role of occupational exposure to diesel exhaust, silica and welding fumes in the association between education and lung cancer. By addressing the complex paths from occupation to cancer inequalities from multiple points of view, we provide evidence that occupational-related characteristics, such as income, health insurance, unemployment and hazardous exposures impinge on cancer control and outcomes. The increasing awareness of these aspects is fundamental and should lead to public health interventions to avoid inequalities rising from occupational factors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f03fd1f5fd4c453e89da452ecdf79f152023-11-23T12:52:26ZengMDPI AGCancers2072-66942022-08-011417425910.3390/cancers14174259Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer DisparitiesGiulia Collatuzzo0Federica Teglia1Paolo Boffetta2Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, ItalyCancer occurrence is characterized globally by profound socioeconomic differences. Occupation is a fundamental component of socioeconomic status. In this review, we discuss the role of occupation as a determinant of cancer disparities. First, we address the issue of participation in cancer screening programs based on income, health insurance, occupational status and job title. Second, we review the role of occupation in contributing to disparities by acting as a mediator between cancer and (i) education and (ii) race/ethnicity. Lastly, we analyze data from a multicenter case−control study of lung cancer to calculate the mediating role of occupational exposure to diesel exhaust, silica and welding fumes in the association between education and lung cancer. By addressing the complex paths from occupation to cancer inequalities from multiple points of view, we provide evidence that occupational-related characteristics, such as income, health insurance, unemployment and hazardous exposures impinge on cancer control and outcomes. The increasing awareness of these aspects is fundamental and should lead to public health interventions to avoid inequalities rising from occupational factors.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/17/4259cancer disparitiesoccupationworkerseducationethnicitycancer screening |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Collatuzzo Federica Teglia Paolo Boffetta Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities Cancers cancer disparities occupation workers education ethnicity cancer screening |
| title | Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities |
| title_full | Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities |
| title_fullStr | Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities |
| title_short | Role of Occupation in Shaping Cancer Disparities |
| title_sort | role of occupation in shaping cancer disparities |
| topic | cancer disparities occupation workers education ethnicity cancer screening |
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