Medicine and Health

What can hospital emergency admissions prior to cancer diagnosis tell us about socio-economic inequalities in cancer diagnosis? Evidence from population-based data in England

A. Exarchakou, B. Rachet, et al.

This fascinating study examines socio-economic inequalities in colon cancer diagnosis through emergency presentations in England. It highlights disturbing trends where the most deprived individuals face greater hospital emergency admissions leading up to their diagnosis. Conducted by Aimilia Exarchakou, Bernard Rachet, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Camille Maringe, and Francisco Javier Rubio, this research sheds light on significant health disparities.

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Abstract

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

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