1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime
40% of cancer are preventable as they are related lifestyle risk factors
People living with cancer in the most socio-economically deprived areas:
- are 20% more likely to have their cancer diagnosed at a late stage
- receive only half the number of referrals to early stage clinical trials
- face almost 25% more emergency admissions in the last year of life compared to people in the least deprived areas
People with the lowest incomes:
- are almost twice as likely to report a need for more emotional support
- are twice as likely to want more practical support inside the home
- are three times more likely to need practical support outside the home than people with a higher income
Read our strategy for addressing health inequalities here. – The SWAG Cancer Alliance approach to reducing Health Inequalities
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