The Invisible Threat of Gastric Cancer to Visible Minorities in Canada
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https://doi.org/10.15173/mujph.v3i1.4097Keywords:
gastric cancer, minority, visible minorities, barriers to healthcareAbstract
Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide (Ilic & Ilic, 2022), but its burden is often overlooked in countries like Canada, where the overall incidence is low (Pabla et al., 2020). However, visible minorities in Canada, particularly immigrants from regions with high gastric cancer rates, are disproportionately affected by this disease (Pabla et al., 2020). Visible minorities—defined as non-Caucasian individuals, excluding Indigenous peoples—make up a growing proportion of Canada’s population. By 2041, 40% of Canadians are projected to belong to a visible minority (Government of Canada, Statistics Canada, 2022). This article explores the role of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, dietary practices, and barriers to healthcare access in contributing to gastric cancer prevalence among these populations. It also addresses the current knowledge gaps in Canadian healthcare regarding cancer incidence among minorities and discusses the need for improved screening and prevention strategies to mitigate this threat.
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