Assessing residential neighborhood exposomes and their associations with cancer incidence: rationale, study design, and methods - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessing residential neighborhood exposomes and their associations with cancer incidence: rationale, study design, and methods

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  • Resa M Jones

  • Inkyu Han

  • John Hughes

  • Erik J Nelson

  • May 2, 2025

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    Geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes are influenced by neighborhood context and historical injustices.

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    The study aims to evaluate the impact of neighborhood disadvantage on colorectal, lung, and female breast cancer incidence over time.

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    The neighborhood exposome includes socioeconomic deprivation, racial segregation, environmental pollutants, and built environment.

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    This research will utilize cancer registry data and residential histories from Virginia and Pennsylvania to assess exposure effects.

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    The study seeks to identify key neighborhood exposure variables and develop methods for estimating their effects on cancer risk.

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Assessing residential neighborhood exposomes and their associations with cancer incidence: rationale, study design, and methods

  • by Resa M Jones, Inkyu Han, John Hughes, Erik J Nelson

  • May 2, 2025

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