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Socioeconomic–Environmental Factors in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

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Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
Interests: cancer prevention and control; health equity; social drivers of health; community-engaged research

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1. Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
2. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
Interests: epidemiology; environmental health; cancer; geographic information system

Special Issue Information

 Dear Colleagues,

Cancer outcomes represent the result of a complex interplay among socioeconomic, environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors that shape disease risk, progression, and survivorship. Social drivers of health, including income, education, and access to healthcare, intersect with environmental exposures, such as air and water pollution, occupational hazards, and neighborhood characteristics. Behavioral factors such as diet, physical activity, and tobacco use, along with genetic susceptibility, further contribute to cancer risk and survivorship.

Significant gaps remain in our understanding of the cumulative impact of multiple exposures over a life course and how interactions between these multiple factors shape cancer risk, progression, and survivorship. The research is particularly limited regarding emerging environmental exposures—including microplastics, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and industrial pollutants—and their association with cancer outcomes. Advancing this field requires the application of innovative methodologies, such as novel study designs, enhanced exposure assessment techniques, omics approaches, and cohort studies, to better capture complex relationships and clarify mechanistic pathways.

Understanding how socioeconomic and environmental determinants impact cancer risk is critical in informing effective prevention and early intervention strategies, as well as public health policies. There is a need to examine how disparities in exposure to carcinogens and access to preventive care influence cancer outcomes. Combining multidisciplinary approaches that consider biological, behavioral, social, and environmental mechanisms can deepen insights into cancer etiology and improve interventions. Community engagement is also vital in ensuring research relevance and impact.

For this Special Issue, we invite original research, reviews, and perspectives examining socioeconomic and environmental factors in cancer epidemiology and prevention. We encourage contributions that address knowledge gaps, utilize innovative methods, and incorporate community engagement. By deepening our understanding of these determinants, this Special Issue will inform new strategies for advancing cancer prevention and control.

Prof. Dr. Monica L. Baskin
Dr. Meghan Tipre
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Socioeconomic status
  • environment
  • cancer epidemiology
  • risk assessment
  • cancer prevention

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