Wall Nathan R, Fuller Ryan N, Morcos Ann, De Leon Marino
Division of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Science, Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Science, Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
Cancers (Basel). 2023 Oct 20;15(20):5070. doi: 10.3390/cancers15205070.
Pancreatic cancer (PCa) remains a formidable global health challenge, with high mortality rates and limited treatment options. While advancements in pharmacology have led to improved outcomes for various cancers, PCa continues to exhibit significant health disparities, disproportionately affecting certain populations. This paper explores the intersection of pharmacology and anthropology in understanding the health disparities associated with PCa. By considering the socio-cultural, economic, and behavioral factors that influence the development, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of PCa, pharmacologic anthropology provides a comprehensive framework to address these disparities and improve patient care.
胰腺癌(PCa)仍然是一项严峻的全球健康挑战,死亡率高且治疗选择有限。尽管药理学的进步已使各种癌症的治疗效果有所改善,但胰腺癌仍存在显著的健康差距,对某些人群的影响尤为严重。本文探讨了药理学与人类学的交叉点,以了解与胰腺癌相关的健康差距。通过考虑影响胰腺癌的发生、诊断、治疗及预后的社会文化、经济和行为因素,药物人类学提供了一个全面的框架来解决这些差距并改善患者护理。