Journal article
Endometrial cancer presentation is associated with social determinants of health in a public healthcare system: A population-based cohort study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Delay in diagnosis of endometrial cancer may be associated with disease progression and impact management and outcomes. Social and cultural barriers influence recognition of symptoms and self-advocacy in seeking care. Associations between social determinants of health (SDH) and disease presentation have been shown in some settings. Our objective was to investigate these in Ontario's universal access system.
METHODS: Endometrial …
Authors
Helpman L; Pond GR; Elit L; Anderson LN; Seow H
Journal
Gynecologic Oncology, Vol. 158, No. 1, pp. 130–136
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.04.693
ISSN
0090-8258