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Impact of Deprivation on Reconstruction
Rates
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Hazard ratios show clear inverse
link between immediate
reconstruction and index of
multiple deprivation with the
most deprived only having 56%
the chance of reconstruction
compared to the most deprived.
(Jeevan et al, 2016)
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May reflect later stage of
diagnosis, other health issues
(higher rates of smoking,
obesity, diabetes in deprived
cohorts) and lack of patient
interest.