Economic Burden for Lung Cancer Survivors in Urban China

Economic Burden for Lung Cancer Survivors in Urban China

Background: With the rapid increase in the incidence and mortality of lung cancer, a growing number of lung cancer patients and their families are faced with a tremendous economic burden because of the high cost of treatment in China. This study was conducted to estimate the economic burden and pati...

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Main Authors: Xin Zhang, Shuai Liu, Yang Liu, Jian Du, Wenqi Fu, Xiaowen Zhao, Weidong Huang, Xianming Zhao, Guoxiang Liu, Zhengzhong Mao, Teh-wei Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
economic burden
lung cancer
direct cost
indirect cost
medical insurance
China
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/3/308

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