Abstract Background and Objectives India has one of the world's highest proportions of out-
of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) payments. The low share of public health expenditure …

Background Although colorectal cancer is increasing in India, the cost of comprehensive
treatment and its consequences for patients and households are unknown. This study aimed …

More than 50% of health expenditure is financed through out-of-pocket payments in India,
imposing a colossal financial burden on households. Amidst the rising incidence of non …

The evolution of nutrition patterns in Zambia has resulted in the coexistence of
undernutrition and overnutrition in the same population, the double burden of malnutrition …

Background Progress towards universal health coverage requires strengthening the
country's health system. In developing countries, the increasing disease burden puts a lot of …

Introduction The escalating burden of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) poses a
significant threat to individuals and households in India, where out-of-pocket expenditure …

This study examines the health care utilization pattern, associated financial catastrophes,
and inequality across Indian states to understand the subnational variations and aid the …

In India, the rising double burden of diseases and the low fiscal capacity of the government
forces people to resort to hardship financing. This study aimed to examine the factors …

Background Eighty per cent of India´ s non-communicable disease (NCD) mortality is due to
four conditions: heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes, which are …

Background Although diagnosis and treatment services for tuberculosis (TB) are provided
free of charge in most countries, direct non-medical and indirect costs due to absenteeism …