Disparities in cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, treatment and mortality across socioeconomic groups in Finland: a register-based population study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socioeconomic inequalities in various cancer-related indicators exist globally, but the evidence is fragmented even within countries. We aim to assess disparities in cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, treatment and mortality by socioeconomic status (SES, measured as education and income) in Finland across the entire cancer journey.

Methods

Among the total Finnish population aged 30+ years, we identified those newly diagnosed with cancer between 2000-2019 based on Finnish Population Register and Cancer Register data. We calculated standardised rate ratios (SRRs) to compare incidence between SES groups. We used logistic regression models to estimate OR of being diagnosed with later stage cancer and of receiving specific treatments, and Cox models to estimate HR o

SUBMITTER: Zai X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551501 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature