Lung Cancer Incidence and Survival in Different Ethnic Groups
Author Information
Author(s): Jack R H, Davies E A, Møller H
Primary Institution: King's College London
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the incidence and survival of lung cancer patients from several different ethnic groups in a large ethnically diverse population in the United Kingdom.
Conclusion
Smoking prevention messages need to be targeted for different ethnic groups to ensure no groups are excluded.
Supporting Evidence
- Bangladeshi men had consistently higher survival estimates compared with White men.
- Indian, Black Caribbean, and Black African men also had higher survival estimates compared to White men.
- South Asian and Black women had higher survival than White women.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different ethnic groups in South East England are affected by lung cancer, finding that some groups have better survival rates than others.
Methodology
Data on lung cancer patients diagnosed between 1998 and 2003 were extracted from the Thames Cancer Registry database, and survival was analyzed using Cox regression.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of underreporting deaths in certain ethnic groups, which could skew survival estimates.
Limitations
Some ethnic groups had small numbers of lung cancer patients, which may affect the reliability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The study included 28,145 males and 18,257 females diagnosed with lung cancer, with a majority coded as White.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.36–0.59
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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