Social Determinants
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Nationwide Trends and Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A 2019-2021 NIS Analysis of Palliative Care Utilization and Hospitalization Costs.
September 24, 2026 · The American journal of hospice & palliative care
Key takeaway
This study found that Black folks with a serious blood cancer (AML) get less comfort care than white folks. This matters because comfort care can improve quality of life, and everyone deserves the best support, especially at the end of life.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in social determinants helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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