The effect of insurance status on overall survival among children and adolescents with cancer
ConclusionsChildren and adolescents without private insurance had a higher risk of death and shorter survival within 5 years following cancer diagnosis. Additional research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms.
Source: International Journal of Epidemiology - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
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