Lung cancer and equity: A focus on income and geography
This report focuses on the social determinants of health and their impact on lung cancer risk, access to care and outcomes for people with low income and people who live in rural and remote communities, and describes system-level changes that need to happen to reduce related inequities
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Social determinants of health and equity
Inequities in lung cancer risk, access to care or outcomes are largely the result of the unequal experience of social determinants of health, which creates barriers that impact some populations more than others.
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To achieve equity in lung cancer outcomes, significant policy- and system-level action is needed to ensure underserved communities can access advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis and care.
Taking action Go to A path forward pageFirst Nations, Inuit and Métis
Given that First Nations, Inuit and Métis are more likely to have lower incomes and to live in rural or remote communities, they likely make up a disproportionately high share of the population described in this report. More and better data are needed.
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Incidence
People are more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer if they have lower income or live in rural or remote areas.
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Survival
People with lower income are less likely to survive lung cancer.
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Prevention
People are more likely to smoke if they have lower income or live in rural or remote areas.
Diagnosis
People with lung cancer who have lower income are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced (Stage III or IV) disease.
Treatment
People diagnosed with Stage I or II non-small cell lung cancer, and who have lower income, are less likely to receive curative surgery.
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