Topic 3: Equity in CT Screening-Equity in CT Screening Conclusion

Equity in CT Screening Conclusion

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The discussion focused on equity in addressing lung cancer, emphasizing that it is a political rather than a scientific problem. Presentations highlighted disparities in lung cancer incidences among populations, like the Maori in New Zealand, and the need for equitable solutions. Speakers stressed the importance of measuring and addressing these disparities, engaging at-risk groups, and implementing screening programs despite political barriers. The underlying message was the societal stigma attached to lung cancer, often linked to smoking, and the need for a collective political will to ensure solutions are applied universally and equitably.

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Ray Osarogiagbon

Keywords

equity

lung cancer

disparities

political barriers

screening programs