Socioeconomic disparities in lung cancer mortality in Belgian men and women (2001-2011): does it matter who you live with?

Abstract Background Ample studies have observed an adverse association between individual socioeconomic position (SEP) and lung cancer mortality. Moreover, the presence of a partner has shown to be a crucial determinant of health. Yet, few studies have assessed whether partner’s SEP affects health in addition to individual SEP. This paper will study whether own SEP (education), partner’s SEP (partner’s education) and own and partner’s SEP combined (housing conditions), are associated with lung cancer mortality in Belgium. Methods Data consist of the Belgian 2001 census linked to register data... Mehr ...