Key Challenges

To reduce cancer health disparities, the nation must address six key challenges:

1. Researching and documenting disparities that exist within distinct populations.
2. Researching and analyzing the cause of the disparities.
3. Developing and evaluating interventions to reduce disparities.
4. Connecting current research and key partners with the development of programs to address health disparities.
5. Identifying and addressing the barriers to equitable health associated with distinct populations.
6. Targeting resources to address health disparities.