Allostatic Load, Educational Attainment, and Risk of Cancer Mortality Among US Men

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Authors

Cynthia Li · University of Kentucky

Sydney Howard · University of Kentucky

Charles R. Rogers · Medical College of Wisconsin

Sydney Elizabeth Andrzejak · Mercer University

Keon L. Gilbert · Saint Louis University

Keith J. Watts · University of Kentucky

Malcolm Bevel ·

Abstract

This study highlights the detrimental association of not attaining a high school degree, combined with high allostatic load as a marker of chronic stress, with cancer mortality. Efforts to promote educational attainment and address the underlying social determinants of health are imperative in reducing cancer disparities in this population.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes COVID-19 and Mental Health Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 7, Issue 12, pp. e2449855-e2449855

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.49855

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