Household catastrophic medical expenses in eastern China: determinants and policy implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Much of research on household catastrophic medical expenses in China has focused on less developed areas and little is known about this problem in more developed areas. This study aimed to analyse the incidence and determinants of catastrophic medical expenses in eastern China.

Methods

Data were obtained from a health care utilization and expense survey of 11,577 households conducted in eastern China in 2008. The incidence of household catastrophic medical expenses was calculated using the method introduced by the World Health Organization. A multi-level logistic regression model was used to identify the determinants.

Results

The incidence of household catastrophic medical expenses in eastern China ranged from 9.24% to 24.79%. Incidence of household catastr

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4234144 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature