Characteristics | N (%) | |
---|---|---|
Age, years, mean (range) | 65 (50.3–92.7) | |
Sex | Male | 33 (53.2) |
Female | 29 (46.8) | |
Ethnic group | White British | 57 (91.9) |
Other white background | 3 (4.8) | |
Other | 2 (3.2) | |
Education levela | University degree | 28 (45.2) |
Higher qualification below degree | 13 (21) | |
Lower qualification | 17 (27.4) | |
Other | 4 (6.5) | |
Most common symptoms in last 3 monthsb | Persistent cough or hoarseness | 17 (27.4) |
Abdominal bloating | 16 (25.8) | |
Persistent change in bladder habit | 15 (24.2) | |
Persistent change in bowel habits | 12 (19.4) | |
Unexplained pain | 12 (19.4) | |
Change in the appearance of a mole | 7 (11.3) | |
Rectal bleeding | 4 (6.5) | |
Unexplained lump | 4 (6.5) | |
Diagnostic investigation during the previous 2 years | During the previous 3 months | 25 (40.3) |
3–6 months ago | 10 (16.1) | |
6–12 months ago | 10 (16.1) | |
12–24 months ago | 4 (6.5) | |
Date unknown | 7 (11.3) | |
No investigation | 6 (9.7) |
↵a Lower qualification = O Level/GCSE, no formal qualifications.
b More than one symptom could be reported.