Low socioeconomic status is associated with worse survival in children with cancer: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While low socioeconomic status (SES) has been associated with inferior cancer outcome among adults, its impact in pediatric oncology is unclear. Our objective was therefore to conduct a systematic review to determine the impact of SES upon outcome in children with cancer.

Methods

We searched Ovid Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL from inception to December 2012. Studies for which survival-related outcomes were reported by socioeconomic subgroups were eligible for inclusion. Two reviewers independently assessed articles and extracted data. Given anticipated heterogeneity, no quantitative meta-analyses were planned a priori.

Results

Of 7,737 publications, 527 in ten languages met criteria for full review; 36 studies met final inclusion criteria. In low- and middle-i

SUBMITTER: Gupta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3935876 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature