Life-Course Inequalities in Central Nervous System Tumor Burden by Geography and Ethnicity

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors are among the most fatal tumors and represent a critical public health challenge due to their significant morbidity, mortality, and societal impact. While primary brain tumors are relatively rare compared to other cancers, they contribute disproportionately to cancer-related disability and years of life lost. The incidence, prevalence, and survival rates of brain tumors exhibit considerable heterogeneity across different regions, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic settings. These variations may arise from disparities in diagnostic capabilities, genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, healthcare access, cultural factors, and registration practices. Understanding these differences is essential for advancing global public health strategies, optimizing resource allocation, identifying risk factors, and reducing inequities in brain tumor care and outcomes.CNS tumors present a significant global health challenge, with disparities in incidence, mortality, and survival observed across different populations. These inequalities are not solely driven by biological factors but are profoundly influenced by societal conditions, including socioeconomic status, racial background, geographic location, and access to healthcare across the life course. The purpose of this Research Topic is to critically investigate these multifaceted societal and structural determinants that contribute to the global burden of CNS tumors. By synthesizing high-quality epidemiological and public health research, this collection aims to identify key drivers of inequality and inform the development of interventions and policies to reduce these disparities worldwide.To gather further insights into life-course inequalities in central nervous system tumor burden, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:• The association between life-course socioeconomic status and the risk of central nervous system tumors• The impact of racial and geographic diversity on the epidemiology of central nervous system tumors• Disparities in healthcare accessibility across the life course and their impact on central nervous system tumor outcomes• The role of cultural and social factors in the diagnostic and clinical pathways for central nervous system tumors• Public health strategies to effectively reduce global health inequalities in central nervous system tumors Topic editors: Zhaonian Hao, Nan Ji, Chuenkamon Charakorn Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/76364/life-course-inequalities-in-central-nervous-system-tumor-burden-by-geography-and-ethnicity