Global Lung Cancer Disparities: Unpacking the Systemic Causes of Emerging Disease Patterns in Women
Original framing: “Lung cancer in women emerges as a distinct disease” — Nature
The emergence of lung cancer in women is not a new phenomenon, but rather a continuation of the disease's historical trajectory. The disease's association with industrialization, urbanization, and environmental pollution dates back to the 19th century, when lung cancer was first identified as a distinct disease.
The emergence of lung cancer in women highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the disease's systemic causes.
The intersectional impacts of environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors contribute to the disease's emergence, and addressing these factors is critical to preventing and treating lung cancer. This requires a holistic approach that engages with marginalized communities, addresses social and economic inequality, and promotes environmental justice. By considering the Indigenous, historical, cross-cultural, scientific, artistic, spiritual, future modelling, marginalized voices, and trickster perspectives on lung cancer, we can develop more effective solutions that address the disease's root causes and promote health and well-being for all.