Mapping disparities in access to lecanemab in Georgia
We mapped amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scan and lecanemab infusion facilities in Georgia. We examined the drive time to the nearest facility in each county. One lecanemab infusion facility and no amyloid PET scan facilities were found in rural counties. The mean drive time to the nearest facility is significantly longer for rural counties. The results call for policies and resources to address this health disparity issue.
Authors
- Yiran Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0560-7744)
- Lisa M. Renzi‐Hammond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4334-8202)
- Niying Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1412-9783)
- Stephen Correia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3416-3660)
- Mohammed Zuber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4842-7551)
- Samruddhi Nandkumar Borate (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6880-5405)
- Kai Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2747-3962)
- Darshan Chudasama
Institutions
- Albany State University (US)
- University of North Texas (US)
- Georgia College & State University (US)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- University at Albany, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70100
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 18.79