Which of the following cancer survivors is at greatest risk for post-t

Which of the following cancer survivors is at greatest risk for post-treatment symptoms and poor treatment outcomes?

1. An Asian dishwasher
2. A Hispanic truck driver
3. A Caucasian factory worker
4. An African-American carpenter

ANSWER

ANS: 1
There is evidence to suggest that survivors among racial and ethnic minorities and other under-served populations have more post-treatment symptoms and poorer treatment outcomes than Caucasians (CDC, 2004). The disparities in health among ethnic groups are related to a complex interplay of economic, social, and cultural factors, with poverty being a key factor. The Asian dishwasher is both a member of a racial minority and likely the poorest paid of the survivors.
While being a member of an ethnic group is a risk factor, a Hispanic truck driver is not likely to be the poorest of the survivors.
The Caucasian factory worker has the least risk because he is not a member of an ethnic or racial minority nor is there a likelihood of him being the poorest of the survivors.
While being a member of a racial minority is a risk factor, an African-American carpenter is not likely to be the poorest of the survivors.