Why do kids with cancer in the Global South have such low survival rates?

In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on?

Dec 5, 2024 - 13:42
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Why do kids with cancer in the Global South have such low survival rates?
A child undergoing cancer treatment. Countries in the Global South often have far lower survival rates for childhood cancer than in wealthy nations.

In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on?

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