Socioeconomic status is highly correlated with @entity0 risk and outcomes. Omaha, Nebraska has the third highest African-American poverty rate of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Access to healthcare is a major issue in this community. This study analyzed the state @entity5 registry data to establish a baseline for @entity0 survivorship among African-American @entity1 in Nebraska. Specifically, the study examined the 5-year survivorship difference between African-American @entity1 and White @entity1 and the factors associated with poor survival. It was found that the 5-year survival rate for African-American @entity1 was 43% compared to 75% for White @entity1 and that this disparity persisted after taking into consideration the staging differences. The multivariable analysis results indicated that in addition to being African-American, increasing age, late-stage diagnosis, and lower socioeconomic status were factors independently associated with reduced survival in this sample. Because of the younger age at diagnosis among African-American @entity1 , we recommend that health promotion and educational programs be directed toward younger @entity1 . A significantly larger proportion of African-Americans being diagnosed at a late stage also underscores the importance of education of @entity1 of all ages. Future research should examine quality and timing of treatment as well as comorbidity issues affecting African-American @entity1 .

XXXX Survival among African-Americans Living in the Midwest: Disparities and Recommendations to Decrease Mortality.

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['cancer'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women'] @entity0 :: ('MESH:D001943', 'Disease') :: ['breast cancer']
@entity0 :: (MESH:D001943,Disease) :: ['Breast Cancer']
