How is equity captured for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer incidence and screening in the Republic of Ireland: A review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Organised screening reduces the incidence and late-stage diagnosis of cancer. However, participation in screening is not consistent across populations. Variations can be measured using demographic factors on place of residence, race/ethnicity, occupation, gender/sex, religion, education, socio-economic position (SEP), and social capital (PROGRESS-Plus stratifiers). The Republic of Ireland has screening programmes for colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer but assessment of screening participation and cancer incidence is inconsistent. The review aimed to evaluate the use of stratifiers in breast, cervical and colorectal cancer incidence and screening literature, and assess variations in incidence and screening participation across subgroups in Ireland.

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SUBMITTER: Mulcahy Symmons S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10518567 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature