Healthcare disparities in pancreatitis: knowledge gaps and next steps.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines current research on healthcare disparities in pancreatitis, identifies knowledge gaps, and proposes strategies to develop targeted multilevel interventions to address inequities in pancreatitis care.

RECENT FINDINGS: Current literature has identified patient, disease, and healthcare-level factors contributing to disparities in risk factors and health outcomes of pancreatitis. Moreover, social structures, economic systems, social vulnerability, and policy significantly influence the pancreatitis care continuum.

SUMMARY: Understanding the root causes of health inequities is critical to developing effective approaches for the prevention, early detection, and management of pancreatitis.