An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Improving Cancer Care in the State of Mississippi as an Example of Cancer Care Improvements in the Global South.

Cancer disparities, a critical public health issue, particularly in states such as Mississippi, where socioeconomic factors significantly influence health outcomes, require our collective attention. This paper delves into the multifaceted nature of cancer disparities through a macro-level analysis of cancer data, specifically focusing on Mississippi as a microcosm of broader national and global trends. Two key indices, the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) and the Social Deprivation Index (SDeI), provide valuable insights.