Trends in Cancer Mortality Inequalities in Barcelona (1992–2003)
Author Information
Author(s): Rosa Puigpinós, Carme Borrell, José Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes, Enric Azlor, M Isabel Pasarín, Gemma Serral, Mariona Pons-Vigués, Maica Rodríguez-Sanz, Esteve Fernández
Primary Institution: Servei de Sistemes d'Informació Sanitaria, Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess trends in cancer mortality by educational level in Barcelona from 1992 to 2003.
Conclusion
The study found stable trends in cancer mortality inequalities in Barcelona, with higher mortality rates among those with lower educational levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer mortality was higher in men and women with lower educational levels.
- Men with less education had higher mortality rates for stomach, mouth, and lung cancers.
- Women showed educational inequalities for cervix uteri, liver, and colon cancers.
- Overall cancer mortality inequalities remained stable, with slight reductions for some cancers.
Takeaway
People with less education are more likely to die from cancer, and this pattern has not changed much over the years in Barcelona.
Methodology
The study analyzed cancer mortality data from the municipal census and mortality register, using Poisson regression models to estimate inequalities.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the accuracy of death certification and the quality of socioeconomic information registered.
Limitations
The study lacks data on social class based on occupational information, which could improve the assessment of inequalities.
Participant Demographics
Residents of Barcelona aged 20 years or older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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