Inequality of female health and its relation with urbanization level in China: geographic variation perspective

Yang, Hao; Pu, Haixia; Wang, Shaobing; Ni, Runxiang; Li, Bin

doi:10.1007/s11356-019-04555-x

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“…For example, Zambia is predicted to have an increase of 122% in ovarian cancer incidence and 132% in mortality. Further increases are expected linked to the changing prevalence of cancer risk factors, such as lack of physical activity, changing diets, additional body weight, and increasing urbanisation [5][6][7][8].…”

Section: Global Incidence and Mortalitymentioning

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The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer

Reid,

Adams,

Adel

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Ovarian cancer is a challenging disease to diagnose and treat effectively with five-year survival rates below 50%. Previous patient experience research in high-income countries highlighted common challenges and opportunities to improve survival and quality of life for women affected by ovarian cancer. However, no comparable data exist for low-and middle-income countries, where 70% of women with the disease live. This study aims to address this evidence gap. Methods This is an observational multi-country study set in low- and middle-income countries. We aim to recruit over 2000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer across multiple hospitals in 24 countries in Asia, Africa and South America. Country sample sizes have been calculated (n = 70–96 participants /country), taking account of varying national five-year disease prevalence rates. Women within five years of their diagnosis, who are in contact with participating hospitals, are invited to take part in the study. A questionnaire has been adapted from a tool previously used in high-income countries. It comprises 57 multiple choice and two open-ended questions designed to collect information on demographics, women’s knowledge of ovarian cancer, route to diagnosis, access to treatments, surgery and genetic testing, support needs, the impact of the disease on women and their families, and their priorities for action. The questionnaire has been designed in English, translated into local languages and tested according to local ethics requirements. Questionnaires will be administered by a trained member of the clinical team. Conclusion This study will inform further research, advocacy, and action in low- and middle-income countries based on tailored approaches to the national, regional and global challenges and opportunities. In addition, participating countries can choose to repeat the study to track progress and the protocol can be adapted for other countries and other diseases.

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Section: Global Incidence and Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer

Reid,

Adams,

Adel

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Urbanization has a mixed effect on health status by ensuring different modern medical facilities as well as creating negative penalties for the public [ 8 , 39 – 45 , 62 ]. Wang [ 39 ] revealed that the urbanization was positively related to global health outcome by reducing mortality, under-five mortality, and infant mortality and increasing life expectancy in 163 countries.…”

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“…In contrast, Antai and Moradi [ 44 ] found that under-5 mortality steadily increased as urbanization increased during 1983–2003 in Nigeria. Yang et al [ 45 ] found that most of the indicators of urbanization showed that it had a detrimental effect on female health outcomes in China. Adediran et al [ 42 ] found that urbanization significantly increased the frequency of metabolic syndrome (MetS) as an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.…”

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“…Some empirical studies can be found in the literature [ 6 – 45 , 61 , 62 , 72 ] that has endeavoured to uncover the determining elements of the health outcomes of people where inclusive health issues are rarely addressed. Female health outcomes have been analysed by some studies, but those studies failed to include some important factors like access to electricity, female education rate, immunization rate, economic growth rate, urbanization rate, and public health expenditure, all of which have important policy implications.…”

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The role of access to electricity, female education, and public health expenditure on female health outcomes: evidence from SAARC-ASEAN countries

Rahman

Alam

2021

BMC Women's Health

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Background The importance of the status of female health should have research priority due to the unique medical needs of women. Hence this paper attempts to explore the nexus of access to electricity, female education, and public health expenditure with female health outcomes in the SAARC-ASEAN countries. Methods Using the data of 2002–2018, and applying the cross-sectional dependence test, Modified Wald test, Wooldridge test, the Panel corrected standard error (PCSE) model, the Feasible generalized least square (FGLS) model, and the pair-wise Granger causality test, the robust outcomes on female health are found. Results Access to electricity, female education rate, public health expenditure, economic growth, and immunization rate, all have a positive effect on female life expectancy at birth, and a negative effect on the female adult mortality rate. The urbanization rate has a significantly positive impact on female life expectancy at birth but an insignificant impact on female adult mortality rate. The one-way causal relationship between the variables are also revealed. Conclusions All the results are rational and have important milestone for the health sector. The health status of females should be improved and protected by formulating effective policies on access to electricity, female education, public health expenditure, immunization, economic growth, and urbanization.

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“…Researchers think residing in cities, urban lifestyle, and socioeconomic status are among the main causes of the increased burden of noncommunicational diseases such as cancer and mental diseases. However, if urban planning is done according to liveability standards, some of this burden can be alleviated (5)(6)(7).…”

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Association of Urban Liveability with Cancer Incidence in Iran: A Nationwide Ecological Study

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Background: Urban liveability is a multidimensional concept associated with many domains of human health. Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the association between urban liveability and cancer incidence in Iran. Methods: The data of provincial-level urban liveability were obtained from reliable sources. The data of cancer incidence were inquired from the population-based cancer registry of the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 2016. Urban liveability scores were determined in all provinces of Iran by utilizing the Global Liveable City Index (GLCI) method. Negative binomial Poisson regression was used to examine the relationship between urban liveability and cancer incidence. Results: Provinces with a higher urban liveability had a higher likelihood of cancer incidence. Higher economic score was significantly associated with higher incidence in colorectal (IRR = 1.49, P = 0.005), liver (IRR = 1.48, P = 0.002), leukemia (IRR = 1.39, P = 0.005), lung (IRR = 1.39, P = 0.039), breast (IRR = 1.38, P = 0.011), and prostate cancers (IRR = 2.11, P < 0.001). Also, provinces with higher environmental friendliness and sustainability had significantly more stomach (IRR = 1.53, P = 0.004), colorectal (1.79, P < 0.001), lung (IRR = 1.43, P = 0.014), and prostate (IRR = 1.50, P = 0.032) cancer incidence. Provinces with higher political governance had significantly more breast cancer (IRR = 1.34, P = 0.002) and leukemia (IRR = 1.30, P = 0.016) incidence rates. Conclusions: Along with the development of urban liveability, the incidence of cancers is increasing in Iran. Cancer control strategies should be implemented especially in settings with higher urbanization.

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Inequality of female health and its relation with urbanization level in China: geographic variation perspective

Cited by 5 publications

References 74 publications

The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer

The every woman study™ low- and middle-income countries edition protocol: A multi-country observational study to assess opportunities and challenges to improving survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer

The role of access to electricity, female education, and public health expenditure on female health outcomes: evidence from SAARC-ASEAN countries

Association of Urban Liveability with Cancer Incidence in Iran: A Nationwide Ecological Study

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