Disease Patterns and Socioeconomic Status Associated with Utilization of Computed Tomography in Taiwan, 1997–2003

The utilization of computed tomography (CT) has rapidly grown year after year. Yet, literature that explores the factors related to CT utilization is limited. We attempted to determine the profiles of populations with high rates of CT usage, and to understand the association of disease patterns and...

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Main Authors: Pei-Tseng Kung, Wen-Chen Tsai, Hsiao-Yun Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
CT
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966460860128X