Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Emergency Presentations Among Colorectal Cancer Patients in Victoria, Australia
Enhancing access to primary care and strengthening cancer screening programs, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged and regional, and remote communities, could reduce disparities, promote earlier diagnosis, and improve outcomes. Prioritising targeted interventions in these populations is essential to addressing these inequities.
Authors
- Anita Lal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6921-6617)
- Nikki McCaffrey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3684-3723)
- Suzanne Robinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5703-6475)
- Craig Sinclair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6467-1191)
- Justin Yeung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-149X)
- Bedasa Taye Merga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8178-6484)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Haramaya University (ET)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Cancer Council Victoria (AU)
- Western Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cancer Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70909
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Victorian Cancer Agency
- Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
- Deakin University