The global, regional, and national burden and quality of care index of kidney cancer; a global burden of disease systematic analysis 1990–2019.

This article focuses on assessing the global burden and quality of care for kidney cancer (KC) from 1990 to 2019 using the Quality of Care Index (QCI), a composite measure derived from epidemiological data in the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study. Findings indicate that the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of KC have increased worldwide, with higher rates and better quality of care observed in high socio-demographic index (SDI) regions, particularly in North America and Europe, while low SDI regions, especially in Africa, show lower QCI scores. Gender disparities in care quality are minimal globally, though some regional variations exist, and age-related disparities reveal lower quality of care among the very young and elderly. The study highlights significant inequities in KC care quality across countries and socioeconomic levels, underscoring the need for targeted healthcare planning and policy interventions to improve equity and outcomes.