Regional and socioeconomic inequalities in lung cancer mortality in Belgium (Flanders and Brussels-Capital Region, 2001-2009) (original) (raw)

2014

Abstract

Introduction Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death and lung cancer mortality among Belgian men is the highest in Europe. The association between lung cancer and socioeconomic status has been extensively studied, however, little research has focused on geographical differences in lung cancer mortality. Spatial analysis can provide insight into at risk regions and populations, which could aid health interventions, and can help to develop or prove hypothesis about key determinants …

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