Association of rurality status with all-cause and cancer-specific survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis adjusting for clinical factors, demographics, and geographical remoteness
Authors:
- Skye MarshallSkye Marshall
- Charlene WrightCWCharlene Wright
- Lucy LeighLLLucy Leigh
- Sharina RivaSRSharina Riva
- Megan CrichtonMCMegan Crichton
- Helena RodiHRHelena Rodi
- Hannah JongebloedHJHannah Jongebloed
- Elizabeth A. JohnstonEJElizabeth A. Johnston
- Rebecca J. BerginRBRebecca J. Bergin
- Anna ChapmanACAnna Chapman
- Fiona Crawford-WilliamsFCFiona Crawford-Williams
- Nicolas H. HartNicolas H. Hart
Open Access
- 26 November 2025
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Elsevier in The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
- Vol. 66
Abstract
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Funding Information
- State Government of Victoria (ECRF20015)
- Medical Research Future Fund (MRF2030313)
- National Health and Medical Research Council (APP2018070)
- University of Queensland
- Victorian Cancer Agency
- Commonwealth of Australia
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