Sex-Based Analysis of Cancer Mortality and Its Association with Education Levels among Cancer Patients at Tertiary Cancer Centers in Northern India: A Retrospective Study

Akash Anand, TATA Cancer Hospital
Yagnik Vaza, Tata Memorial Centre
Satyajit Pradhan, Director
PANKAJ CHATURVEDI, Director
RAJESH PRABHAKAR DIKSHIT, Director, CCE
SUDESHNA BAKSHI, Research Associate
RAVIKANT SINGH, OIC, HBCH RC
TULIKA GUPTA, Assitant Medical Superintendent
RUCHI KUSHWAHA, Assitant Medical Superintendent
Sharvari Mhapankar, Tata Memorial Centre

Title: Sex-Based analysis of Cancer Mortality and Its Association with Education Levels among Cancer patients at Tertiary Cancer Centers in Northern India: A Retrospective Study Introduction The global burden of cancer continues to grow, with significant impacts on morbidity and mortality, particularly in India. Understanding regional patterns of cancer mortality is essential to guide public health interventions. This study aims to analyze sex-specific cancer mortality focusing on differences in cancer types with cancer stages and the influence of educational attainment on delayed diagnosis in females. Methodology The study was carried out across three units of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with a total sample size of 2,819. Expected Outcome The study is expected to reveal that lower educational attainment in females correlates with delayed presentation of cancer, leading to diagnoses at advanced stages, especially for cervical cancers. These findings underscore the need for awareness programs targeted at women to improve early cancer detection. Conclusion: Higher mortality rates among women in advanced stages of cancer highlight the importance of addressing educational and healthcare access barriers. The findings helps in the development of public health strategies and cancer screening programs through early detection and targeted interventions.

Keywords: Gender Dynamics

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