Prediagnostic self-rated health and survival in women diagnosed with cancer in the Norwegian Women and Health Study: a prospective cohort study

Prediagnostic SRH is a significant predictor of mortality in patients with cancer, particularly among long-term survivors. These findings indicate the potential of SRH as a predictive tool for mortality, underscoring the importance of integrating SRH assessments into identifying individuals at higher risk of mortality and highlighting the potential benefits of public health interventions aimed at improving overall health, but further studies are required to assess the effect of such interventions on SRH.