A study on early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in patients under 50 found that Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander individuals and non-Hispanic Black individuals had higher death rates than non-Hispanic White individuals. The study analyzed California Cancer Registry data for 22,834 individuals aged 18-49. Racial and ethnic disparities in survival were linked to neighborhood socioeconomic status. The study highlighted the importance of tailored efforts to deliver culturally competent care to those at highest risk. Limitations included a short follow-up time and small sample sizes in some racial and ethnic groups. The study was supported by the National Cancer Institute.
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Higher Early-Onset CRC Mortality Seen in Minorities
