Economic burden of diabetic care in government health facilities in Selangor

Background : The worldwide prevalence of diabetes is increasing, as is the demand for and cost of medical care. Diabetic Mellitus (DM) prevalence in Malaysia rose from 6.3% of the population in 1986 to 8.3% in 1996 and costs need to be managed more effectively. Objective : To estimate the financial...

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Main Authors: Sharifa Ezat WP (Author), Azimatun NA (Author), Amrizal MN (Author), Rohaizan J (Author), Saperi BS (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2009.
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