Geographical and Sociodemographic Disparities in Access to Radiotherapy in Brazil: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study (2017–2022)

Key Points

• Access to radiotherapy is significantly varied across different regions of Brazil, revealing substantial disparities.
• The study highlights sociological and geographical factors affecting access, showing that rural areas are more underserved.
• Data was gathered through a nationwide cross-sectional approach, covering multiple states and demographic groups from 2017 to 2022.
• These findings call for targeted healthcare interventions to address identified access gaps and improve radiotherapy services.