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Understanding Global Cancer Disparities: The Role Of Social Determinants From System Dynamics Perspective, Faustine Williams, Nancy Zoellner, Peter S. Hovmand
Understanding Global Cancer Disparities: The Role Of Social Determinants From System Dynamics Perspective, Faustine Williams, Nancy Zoellner, Peter S. Hovmand
Faustine Williams
Background: In 2012, almost 57% of all cancer cases and 65% of cancer deaths occurred in low-and middle-income countries. If the current trend continues, the burden of cancer will increase to 22 million new cases annually by 2030, with 81% of new cases and almost 88% of mortality occurring in less developed countries.
Methods:A qualitative review of the literature was conducted. This included a systematic search of eight electronic databases namely, PubMed, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Applied Social Sciences Index, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane and PsycINFO. The reference list of articles retrieved were also thoroughly searched. Inclusion criteria were studies that …