Inequalities in cancer incidence and mortality across income groups and policy implications in South Korea

Kim, Chul-Woung; Lee, Sang-Yi; Moon, Ok-Ryun

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2007.07.003

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“…Second, differences in how BSE information was obtained were identified according to age, household income level, and education level. Considering the effect of socioeconomic status on the mortality of breast cancer in Korea (Khang et al, 2004;Kim et al, 2008), efforts should be made to increase chances for exposure to information on breast cancer among Korean women.…”

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Awareness and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Korean Women: Results from a Nationwide Survey

Yoo

Choi²,

Jung³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the current status of the awareness and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among Korean women. Materials and Methods: The study population was derived from the 2007 Korea National Cancer Screening Survey (KNCSS), an annual cross-sectional survey that uses a nationally representative random sample to investigate cancer-screening rates and related factors. A total of 1,255 Korean women aged ≥30 years participated in this study. Results: Of all participants, 88.0% reported that they had heard of BSE. The most common source of information on BSE was the media such as TV, radio and newspapers (87.0%). Recommendations from medical staff reached only 17.2%. The overall proportions of regular and irregular BSE were 13.2% and 16.1%, respectively. The main reason for not performing BSE was lack of knowledge about how to conduct the exam (31.7%). Conclusion: Despite a high level of awareness about BSE, only a small minority of women examine their breasts regularly in Korea.

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Awareness and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Korean Women: Results from a Nationwide Survey

Yoo

Choi²,

Jung³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Gaps in the participation rate between MAP recipients and NHI beneficiaries may reflect a decreased awareness among MAP recipients about the expected benefits of liver cancer screening. A previous study conducted in Korea reported that socioeconomic status is highly related to liver cancer incidence and mortality (Kim et al, 2008). Therefore, it is important to increase the participation of MAP recipients in liver cancer screening to decrease the burden of liver cancer in Korea.…”

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Factors Associated with Attending the National Cancer Screening Program for Liver Cancer in Korea

Noh

Choi

Jun

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…However, other sources of income were not considered in determining the income levels of public servants' dependents. Despite this limitation, previous Korean studies used the same insurance information as an SEP indicator and found graded inequalities in mortality and morbidity 14 55. Secondly, our subjects are not representative of the overall Korean population.…”

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“…Premium levels, which are proportional to the monthly salary of public servants, have been used previously as a proxy measure of income 8 9 14 15. Gender-specific income quartiles were created from 53 premium levels in each 5-year age stratum.…”

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Socioeconomic differentials in cause-specific mortality among 1.4 million South Korean public servants and their dependents

Jung-Choi

Khang

Cho

2010

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

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Graded inverse associations between income and mortality were found for most, but not all, specific causes of death. The major contributors to income differentials in total mortality in men were liver disease (15.4%), stroke (12.8%), land transport accidents (10.0%), lung cancer (7.1%) and liver cancer (7.0%). In women, stroke (30.7%), diabetes (9.1%), land transport accidents (6.6%), liver cancer (6.0%) and liver disease (5.1%) were important. Conclusions The contribution of the cause of death to socioeconomic inequality in mortality in South Korea differed from Western countries. To develop a policy to reduce the magnitude of socioeconomic inequality, an understanding of the major causes of death that contribute to mortality inequality is required.

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Inequalities in cancer incidence and mortality across income groups and policy implications in South Korea

Cited by 54 publications

References 9 publications

Awareness and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Korean Women: Results from a Nationwide Survey

Awareness and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Korean Women: Results from a Nationwide Survey

Factors Associated with Attending the National Cancer Screening Program for Liver Cancer in Korea

Socioeconomic differentials in cause-specific mortality among 1.4 million South Korean public servants and their dependents

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