CONCLUSION
Aboriginal children with acute leukaemia have a trend for increased
mortality, are less likely to be enrolled onto clinical trials and are
more likely to be lost to follow-up. Geographic remoteness of residence
was identified as an adverse prognostic factor for all children with
leukaemia. Additional strategies are required to ensure children from
regional/rural locations and Aboriginal children with leukaemia receive
appropriate service delivery and resource allocation to improve their
survival and follow-up.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: None
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Not applicable