This study investigates socio-economic inequalities in colon cancer diagnosis via emergency presentation (EP) in England. It analyzes hospital admission data in the two years preceding diagnosis, focusing on the rates and types of admissions in relation to deprivation levels and diagnostic routes. Findings reveal that the most deprived patients had higher rates of hospital emergency admissions (HEAs) before diagnosis, particularly in the final seven months, even though the proportion of patients using emergency services was similar across deprivation levels. The study suggests that health system barriers may contribute to these inequalities.
Publisher
British Journal of Cancer
Published On
Apr 26, 2024
Authors
Aimilia Exarchakou, Bernard Rachet, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Camille Maringe, Francisco Javier Rubio
Tags
socio-economic inequalities
colon cancer
emergency presentation
hospital admissions
deprivation levels
health system barriers
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