Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8213408 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2017 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
We noted the proportion of children receiving PBT to be significantly increasing over time from <1% to 15% from 2004 to 2012. We also observed important disparities in receipt of PBT based on socioeconomic status. Children from higher-income households and with private insurance were more likely to use this expensive technology. As we continue to demonstrate the potential benefits of PBT in children, efforts are needed to expand the accessibility of PBT for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds and regions of the country.
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Authors
Bismarck BS, Jonathan E. MD, Dustin MD, Ralph P. MD, Matthew M. MD,