The economic impact of non-communicable diseases among households in South Asia and their coping strategy: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND:Out of pocket payment (OOPP), is the major health financing mechanism in South Asia region. With the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the region is facing a high financial burden. However, the extent and nature of economic impact caused by treatment and management of NCD...

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Main Authors: Anupa Rijal, Tara Ballav Adhikari, Jahangir A M Khan, Gabriele Berg-Beckhoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6248902?pdf=render