Pasifika women still face breast cancer inequities - researcher (opens original article in a new tab)

A New Zealand researcher highlights ongoing inequities in breast cancer care for Pasifika women, emphasizing the need for a culturally safe and accessible health system to improve outcomes.

• Pasifika women in New Zealand are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age and have more aggressive forms of the disease.
• Pacific women are 52% more likely to die from breast cancer compared to non-Māori and non-Pacific women, despite healthcare improvements.
• Dr. Olivia Perelini's study focuses on identifying barriers to care and developing culturally safe solutions to improve breast cancer outcomes for Pasifika women.