Area-based disparities in non-small-cell lung cancer survival
Nelly-Maria Paakkola,
Antti Jekunen,
Eero Sihvo
et al.
Abstract:Background: In the Nordic countries, universal healthcare access has been effective in reducing socioeconomic disparities in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. However, other factors, such as proximity to healthcare facilities, may still affect access to care. This study aimed at investigating the influence of residential area on NSCLC survival.
Methods: This population-based study utilized hospital records to identify NSCLC patients who underwent their initial treatment at Vaasa Central Hospital b… Show more
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