Regional Variations and Inequalities in Testing for Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of cancer in India has been rising, yet testing for early detection remains low. This study explored inequalities in the uptake of breast cancer (BC) examination and cervical cancer (CC) among Indian women, focusing on socioeconomic, regional, and educational differences.

Methods

Data from the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (n = 353,518) were used to assess the uptake of BC examination and CC testing. Inequalities were quantified using the slope index of inequality (SII), relative index of inequality (RII), and relative concentration index (RCI). SII measured absolute inequality, while RII and RCI assessed relative inequality between disadvantaged and advantaged groups.

Results

The ever uptake of tests for early detection of BC and CC were

SUBMITTER: Rahman MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature