Examining geographic accessibility to radiotherapy in Canada and Greenland for indigenous populations: Measuring inequities to inform solutions.

CONCLUSIONS: Geography is an important barrier to accessing radiotherapy for indigenous populations in Canada and Greenland. A significant disparity exists between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in Canada. Geospatial analyses can help highlight disparities in access to inform radiotherapy service planning.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Chan J, Friborg J, Zubizarreta E, van Eck JW, Hanna TP, Bourque JM, Gaudet M, Dennis K, Olson R, Coleman CN, Petersen AJ, Grau C, Abdel-Wahab M, Brundage M, Slotman B, Polo A Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research