Survival from Adult Leukaemia in England and Wales
Author Information
Author(s): Rachet B, Mitry E, Shah A, Cooper N, Coleman M P
Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Conclusion
Survival rates for adult leukaemia in England and Wales have improved, but significant socioeconomic disparities remain.
Supporting Evidence
- Relative survival at 1 year was approximately 60%, and 5-year survival was 36% for women and 40% for men.
- Survival among men improved significantly by approximately 5% every 5 years.
- The deprivation gap in survival was at least 5% in favor of the affluent groups.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well adults with leukaemia are doing in England and Wales, and found that richer people tend to do better than poorer people.
Methodology
Survival analysis of nearly 73,000 registered leukaemia patients from 1986 to 1999.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to exclusion of patients with unknown diagnosis dates.
Limitations
Population-based survival trends could not be produced for specific leukaemia subtypes due to classification changes.
Participant Demographics
Approximately 6200 adults diagnosed annually, with higher incidence in affluent groups and men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
(1.0, 4.9)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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