Covariates to be included* in the analysis as prognostic factors for socioeconomic disparities in cancer survival
| Patients’ characteristics | Tumour-related/diagnosis-related factors | Treatment variables |
| a. Marital status | Cancer stage at diagnosis | Surgery |
| Private health insurance | Histology (varies by cancer type) | Systemic treatment |
| Place of residence | Emergency presentation | Radiation therapy |
| Comorbidity | ||
| b. Tobacco smoking | ||
| Alcohol consumption | ||
| Physical activity | ||
| Body mass index |
*These listed covariates will only be included in the analysis model if they are significantly associated with survival (with p<0.05) or they are important confounders of the socioeconomic position and survival association.