In each decade, there was a highly significant log-linear trend in rate over categories of SES: the rate ratio per unit increase in deprivation quintile was 0.97 (0.95–0.99) in both 1996–2005 and 1986–1995, and 0.96 (0.94–0.98) in 1976–1985.
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Childhood leukaemia and socioeconomic status in England and Wales 1976-2005: evidence of higher incidence in relatively affluent communities persists over time.
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