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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2024

The Association Between Socioeconomic Factors at Diagnosis and Survival in Medulloblastoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis and Population-Based Study.

Sihan Zhu, Zhuqing Cheng, Zuqing Wu, Qiangtian Liang, Siyu Chen, Ji Zhang, Zhenghe Chen, Fuhua Lin, Yinsheng Chen, Jian Wang

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Sihan Zhu *Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zhuqing Cheng *Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zuqing Wu *Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Qiangtian LiangDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Siyu ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Ji ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Zhenghe ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Fuhua LinDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China. linfuh@sysucc.org.cn.
Yinsheng ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China. chenyinsh@sysucc.org.cn.
Jian WangDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China. wangjian2@sysucc.org.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundMedulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant brain tumor of childhood. The associations between socioeconomic statuses (SES) and survival outcomes of medulloblastoma remain unclear. The aim of this study was to develop a nomogram to predict medulloblastoma specific death (MBSD) and overall survival (OS) in patients with medulloblastoma, taking into account socioeconomic factors in patients with medulloblastoma.

methodsWe included patients diagnosed with MB between 1975 and 2016 from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was performed to reduce selection bias. Multivariate cox proportional hazards model was used to assess SES impact and clinically relevant variables of medulloblastoma specific death and overall survival. Independent prognostic factors determined by multivariate analysis were used to construct nomograms.

resultsA total of 2660 patients were enrolled after matching. Study showed unemployed rate (MBSD, high level vs. low level, P = 0.020) (OS, high level vs. low level, P = 0.017), and marital status (OS, married vs unmarried/unknown, P = 0.029) were important factors affecting prognosis of medulloblastoma in male. Meanwhile, median household income (MBSD, quartile 1 vs. quartile 3, P = 0.047) (OS, quartile 1 vs. quartile 2, P = 0.017) (OS, quartile 1 vs. quartile 3, P = 0.014), residence (MBSD, urban vs. rural, P = 0.041), and insurance status (MBSD, insured vs. uninsured/unknown, P = 0.002)(OS, insured vs. uninsured/unknown, P = 0.001) were significant factors affecting prognosis of medulloblastoma in female. Through the calibration plot and C-index test, our nomogram was also of predictive significance.

conclusionsThe unique features of MB have provided a scenario for analysis of the impact of racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic factors. The current findings have important public health implications for achieving the goal of a healthy population. Given the known morbidity rates, long-term psychological, financial and medical burdens that these children and their families must bear, it is critical to identify and address these gaps.

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