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Comparative Study
. 1983 Mar 12;286(6368):839-41.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.286.6368.839.

Poor prognosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in Asian children living in the United Kingdom

A Oakhill, J R Mann
Comparative Study

Poor prognosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in Asian children living in the United Kingdom

A Oakhill et al. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). .

Abstract

A study of the results of treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) children living in the United Kingdom showed that they had a poorer prognosis than native white children due mainly to deaths during remission. Similar proportions of Asian and white children suffered relapse. Lower socioeconomic status, poor nutrition, and difficulties in communication may have contributed to the worse outcome in the Asian children.

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