Ethnic Group and Survival from Childhood Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Stiller C A, Bunch K J, Lewis I J
Primary Institution: Childhood Cancer Research Group, Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford
Hypothesis
Does ethnic group affect survival rates in children diagnosed with cancer in Britain?
Conclusion
There were no significant differences in survival between White and non-White children, but South Asian children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia had a higher relative risk of death.
Supporting Evidence
- Survival was analyzed for 11 diagnostic groups of childhood cancer.
- No significant differences in survival were found between White and non-White children overall.
- South Asian children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia had a relative risk of death of 1.25 compared to White children.
Takeaway
The study looked at how different ethnic groups of children with cancer in Britain survived, and found that South Asian kids with a specific type of cancer had a slightly higher chance of not surviving compared to White kids.
Methodology
Survival analysis was conducted for children diagnosed with cancer in Britain from 1981 to 1996, focusing on various diagnostic groups.
Participant Demographics
Children diagnosed with cancer in Britain from 1981 to 1996.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.057
Statistical Significance
p=0.057
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