2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - ePosters-EP.17D.01 Trends in Lung Cancer Incidence Among Individuals Under 50: A Retrospective Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database

EP.17D.01 Trends in Lung Cancer Incidence Among Individuals Under 50: A Retrospective Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database

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The study "Trends in Lung Cancer Incidence Among Individuals Under 50: A Retrospective Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database" aims to assess lung cancer (LC) trends in patients under 50 years old. While lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, a shift in incidence patterns is observed, particularly among younger age groups. Data from the National Inpatient Sample database between 2016 and 2020 were used, focusing on patients with LC as their primary diagnosis.<br /><br />The study analyzed 4,505 patients under 50 years old, with a median age of 46. The majority (65%) were white. The findings revealed that most deaths occurred outside hospitals, with elective admissions having significantly lower mortality rates compared to emergent ones. The analysis showed no significant racial disparities in mortality rates between white and black patients. Urban non-teaching hospitals demonstrated lower mortality odds than rural hospitals. Additionally, patients from higher income quartiles had lower mortality odds compared to those from lower income groups.<br /><br />These results suggest that timely elective admissions are crucial in reducing mortality. Furthermore, while racial disparities in mortality were not significant, the study highlights the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors that influence health outcomes. Urban non-teaching hospitals' lower mortality rates suggest possible differences in healthcare quality or accessibility. The findings call for targeted interventions to address these disparities, aiming to optimize lung cancer care outcomes for younger populations. This research underscores the necessity for continued monitoring and tailored healthcare strategies that consider sociodemographic factors to improve lung cancer treatment in younger individuals.

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Nehemias Guevara Rodriguez

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Speaker Nehemias Guevara Rodriguez

Topic Global Health, Health Services, and Health Economics

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lung cancer

incidence trends

under 50

National Inpatient Sample

mortality rates

socioeconomic factors

racial disparities

urban hospitals

healthcare quality

younger populations