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12/01/25

How does socio-economic disadvantage influence the timeliness of lung cancer diagnosis? A systematic review and synthesis of published qualitative studies.

Sanghrajka, Anmol; Sharp, Linda; Rowlands, Gill. Public Health.

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Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Lung cancer survival and mortality rates vary by social status. This qualitative systematic review examines qualitative evidence on how low socio-economic status contributes to delays in lung cancer diagnosis in high-income countries, focusing on societal, psychological, and systemic barriers affecting timely diagnosis.

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Sanghrajka A, Sharp L, Rowlands G. How does socio-economic disadvantage influence the timeliness of lung cancer diagnosis? A systematic review and synthesis of published qualitative studies. Public Health. 2025;249:105975.