Breast Cancer Survival in South Asian and Non-South Asian Women in South East England
Author Information
Author(s): dos Santos Silva I, Mangtani P, De Stavola B L, Bell J, Quinn M, Mayer D
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
Are there differences in breast cancer survival between South Asian and non-South Asian women in South East England?
Conclusion
South Asian women in South East England have better breast cancer survival rates compared to non-South Asian women.
Supporting Evidence
- South Asian women had a 5-year relative survival rate of 77.1%, compared to 74.3% for non-South Asian women.
- South Asian women were younger at diagnosis than non-South Asian women.
- Excess mortality rates for South Asian women were statistically significantly lower than for non-South Asian women.
Takeaway
This study found that South Asian women with breast cancer tend to live longer than non-South Asian women with the same disease.
Methodology
Data was collected from the Thames Cancer Registry for breast cancer cases from 1986 to 1993, and survival rates were analyzed using relative survival models.
Potential Biases
Potential misclassification of ethnicity due to common names among different ethnic groups.
Limitations
The study may have biases due to the exclusion of certain cases and the method used to identify South Asian individuals.
Participant Demographics
The study included 1,037 South Asian and 50,201 non-South Asian women, with a focus on those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004
Confidence Interval
95% CI=74.2, 79.3%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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