A retrospective cross-sectional study on district-based socioeconomic status and prostate cancer diagnosis.

Introduction: Socioeconomic disparities have been linked to delayed prostate cancer diagnosis and poorer outcomes in various countries. This study aims to evaluate the socioeconomic disparities in prostate cancer diagnostics in Vienna, Austria, by examining initial prostate-specific antigen values and age at diagnosis across different districts and nationalities.

Methods: This retrospective study included 1356 prostate cancer patients treated at the Medical University of Vienna between 2012 and 2022.