Uncovering multilevel drivers of cancer disparities among Latinos in the United States

Our very own Genome Center PI - Dr. Luis Carvajal and collogues have published a new article.

Cancer disparities among Latinos in the U.S. remain a major public health issue, marked by unequal outcomes across the cancer care continuum. Latinos face higher rates and worse prognoses for certain cancers due to a mix of environmental, genetic, cultural, and systemic factors. The Latino population is highly diverse, and oversimplifying this group can obscure critical disparities. The Task Force: Latino Researchers Against Cancer (TFLRAC) brought together experts to analyze these issues, identifying key drivers such as environmental risks, genetic vulnerabilities, cultural stigmas, language barriers, and systemic inequities like discrimination, poor healthcare access, and underrepresentation in research. Addressing these disparities requires targeted research, culturally sensitive interventions, inclusive policies, and collaboration across sectors to ensure equitable cancer outcomes.

Read full article here https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1591074/full