Association of Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health History with Colorectal Cancer Risk: A National Nested Case-Control Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association of Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health History with Colorectal Cancer Risk: A National Nested Case-Control Analysis

  • By

  • Erik Osterman

  • Elisavet Syriopoulou

  • Anna Martling

  • Therese M-L Andersson

  • Caroline Nordenvall

  • April 25, 2026

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    Colorectal cancer incidence is rising globally, particularly among young individuals, linked to lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity.

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    Lower socioeconomic position (SEP) correlates with increased colorectal cancer risk, influenced by health behaviors and access to care.

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    The study aims to explore the relationship between SEP, mental health history, and colorectal cancer risk, hypothesizing that both factors elevate risk.

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    Data for the study were sourced from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Database, linking patient records with national registries for comprehensive analysis.

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    Indicators of SEP included income, education, civil status, and birth country, while mental illness history was assessed through psychiatric care records.

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Association of Socioeconomic Status and Mental Health History with Colorectal Cancer Risk: A National Nested Case-Control Analysis

  • by Erik Osterman, Elisavet Syriopoulou, Anna Martling, Therese M-L Andersson, Caroline Nordenvall

  • April 25, 2026

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