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The impact of area level deprivation and geographical variation on survival and resource use in patients with colorectal, gastro-oesophageal, lung or ovarian cancer in England.
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Organisation name
University of Exeter
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
anne spencer - Chief Investigator - University of ExeterThomas Ward - Corresponding Applicant - University of ExeterAbigail Lloyd - Collaborator - University of ExeterAntonieta Medina-Lara - Collaborator - University of ExeterRuben Mujica Mota - Collaborator - University of LeedsWilliam Hamilton - Collaborator - University of Exeter
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Project ID
CPRD682
Lay summary
Cancer represents a significant healthcare burden and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK. In recent years there have been improvements in cancer mortality rates, driven predominantly by an ever-evolving therapeutic landscape and earlier diagnoses. However, whilst survival rates improve there is little evidence suggesting that inequalities in cancer survival have narrowed.
Technical summary
The study aims are:
Latest approval date
18/03/2021
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Dataset(s) name
HES Accident and Emergency
HES Admitted Patient Care
HES Outpatient
NCRAS Cancer Registration Data
No additional NCRAS data required
ONS Death Registration Data
Patient Level Index of Multiple Deprivation Domains
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Access type
Release