Spatial Epidemiology of Pediatric Cancer in Romania: A Decade of Persistence, Continuity, and Localized Hotspots (Temporal Trend 2008–2017)

Objective: Pediatric cancer, though less prevalent than adult malignancies, constitutes a

significant public health concern due to its long-term effects on survival, development,

and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate spatial patterns and temporal trends

of pediatric cancer in Romania over a ten-year period (2008–2017), identifying persistent

and emerging geographic hotspots using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)–based

modelling and spatial statistics....READ MORE

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