The Association between Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and Area Deprivation Index

Conclusions Residing in more socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with lower odds of a lymphedema diagnosis, despite higher rates of risk factors for lymphedema, suggesting significant underdiagnosis in this population. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research