The Impact of Environmental Health Determinants in Surgical Oncology
Shaneeta Johnson1,2, Sasha Corbin1, Chevar South1
1Department of Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Abstract:
Environmental determinants of health refer to external factors in our surroundings that influence health outcomes. It is estimated that healthier environments could prevent almost one-quarter of the global burden of disease. Additionally, environmental factors, including lifestyle factors, air pollution, chemical exposures, and natural exposures, are responsible for a significant incidence of cancers and premature cancer deaths. Minority populations, low-income populations, children, and older adults are at increased risk for oncologic risks secondary to environmental factors.
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