Oesophageal cancer-specific mortality risk and public health insurance: Prospective cohort study from China.

Background: Oesophageal cancer is a significant health concern worldwide, with high incidence and mortality rates. In China, the disease burden is particularly high, accounting for a substantial proportion of oesophageal cancer cases and related deaths worldwide.

Aim: To explore the relationship between the mortality rate of oesophageal cancer patients and insurance type, out-of-pocket ratio, and the joint effects of insurance type and out-of-pocket ratio.