Survival Disparities in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status

Abstract

We found strong evidence for racial and socioeconomic disparities in Floridian NSCLC survival. Asians had improved survival compared with whites, a novel finding. Our findings confirmed that patients living in lower socioeconomic neighborhoods have worse outcomes than their wealthier neighborhood counterparts. Finally, we found an association between some modifiable factors/comorbidities and worse survival. Clinicians may be able to use this information to improve patients' likelihood of better outcomes.