DEI/Health Equity
1
Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
This research examines the pivotal connection between sunscreen affordability and its impact on skin cancer prevalence, especially in low-income communities. Despite universal dermatological recommendations for daily sunscreen use, stringent criteria contribute to elevated prices, averaging around $10 for a 6 oz unit. This financial strain is compounded for families adhering to recommended application rates, leading to significant economic burdens. Outdoor laborers, less likely to follow guidelines, face heightened risks. Government programs' excluding sunscreen costs further exacerbate challenges for low-income communities, contributing to increased skin cancer incidence. This review aims to establish a correlation between sunscreen cost and skin cancer rates, emphasizing the potential to prevent deadly cancers and mitigate post-diagnosis financial burdens. The research methodology involves a systemic review, analyzing sunscreen usage patterns, and correlating them with skin cancer incidence, independent of racial factors. The ultimate goal is to collaborate on strategies for affordable sunscreen access and community education, contributing to a tangible reduction in skin cancer instances in low-income communities.
Keywords
Skin Cancer, Skin Neoplasms, Health Equity, Healthcare Inequities, Sunscreen, Sunscreening Agents, Affordability, Low-Income Communities, Socioeconomic Factors, Economic Factors, Low-Income Population
Disciplines
Chemicals and Drugs | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Dermatology | Health Economics | Medical Humanities | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Oncology | Patient Safety | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Preventive Medicine | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Dermatology Commons, Health Economics Commons, Medical Humanities Commons, Medicine and Health Commons, Neoplasms Commons, Oncology Commons, Patient Safety Commons, Pharmaceutical Preparations Commons, Preventive Medicine Commons, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons
Sunscreen Cost and Its Effect on Skin Cancer in Low-Income Communities: A Systemic Review
This research examines the pivotal connection between sunscreen affordability and its impact on skin cancer prevalence, especially in low-income communities. Despite universal dermatological recommendations for daily sunscreen use, stringent criteria contribute to elevated prices, averaging around $10 for a 6 oz unit. This financial strain is compounded for families adhering to recommended application rates, leading to significant economic burdens. Outdoor laborers, less likely to follow guidelines, face heightened risks. Government programs' excluding sunscreen costs further exacerbate challenges for low-income communities, contributing to increased skin cancer incidence. This review aims to establish a correlation between sunscreen cost and skin cancer rates, emphasizing the potential to prevent deadly cancers and mitigate post-diagnosis financial burdens. The research methodology involves a systemic review, analyzing sunscreen usage patterns, and correlating them with skin cancer incidence, independent of racial factors. The ultimate goal is to collaborate on strategies for affordable sunscreen access and community education, contributing to a tangible reduction in skin cancer instances in low-income communities.