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Deprivation linked to poorer cancer outcomes

Liz Blamire

2nd December 2022

Research led by Cancer Research UK shows that cancer death rates are 74% higher amongst the most deprived populations in Scotland compared to the least deprived.

The link between deprivation and cancer outcomes is not just a Scottish problem though, as you can see from the data below.

Cancer Research UK, https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/mortality/deprivation-gradient Accessed December 2022.
Cancer Research UK, https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/mortality/deprivation-gradient Accessed December 2022.

You can read more about the data behind deprivation and health outcomes on the the office for national Statistics (ONS) website: How does deprivation vary by leading cause of death?

Liz Blamire

Liz is the current tutor2u subject lead for Health and Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, who has worked in community, birth centre and acute hospital settings. Liz is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health and Social Care in FE and secondary schools, where she was a successful HOD. Liz is an experienced senior examiner and author.

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