Special Population

**Semantic type:** Population Group

**Definition:** The term special populations refers to those population segments that may experience, or are known to experience, high cancer rates and/or are underserved in terms of cancer prevention and control programs. Special populations include geographically isolated and other medically underserved populations, blue-collar groups, the elderly, lower-income groups, Alaskan natives, American Indians, Hispanics, Asian- Americans, Blacks, native Hawaiians, and American Samoans.

**Synonyms:** - Special Populations - special populations