Primary Care Provider Density Might Influence Lung Cancer Mortality Rates

It is common knowledge that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is tied as the third leading cause of death overall in industrialized countries. Within the United States, several groups identified by race, sex, and socioeconomic status have been linked to increased cancer mortality, suggesting a disparity because of these characteristics. The relationships are complicated by the fact that many of these characteristics may also be associated with areas of decreased ...