Direct Hospitalization Cost of Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Vietnam

Direct Hospitalization Cost of Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Vietnam

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) have been found to contribute, predominantly, to increasing costs of COPD—a major public health issue. This study aimed to fill the gap in literature concerning costs of AECOPD in Vietnam, by examining the direct cost of...

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Main Authors: Chau Quy Ngo, Thuy Thi Bui, Giap Van Vu, Hanh Thi Chu, Phuong Thu Phan, Ha Ngoc Pham, Giang Thu Vu, Long Hoang Nguyen, Giang Hai Ha, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus S. H. Ho, Roger C. M. Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
acute exacerbation
co-morbidity
COPD
cost
economics
hospitalization
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/1/88

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