The household financial burden of non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The chronic nature of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and costs associated with long-term care can result in catastrophic health expenditure for the patient and their household pushing them deeper into poverty and entrenching inequality in society. As the full financial burden of NCDs is not known, the objective of this study was to explore existing evidence on the financial burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), specifically estimating the cost incurred by patients with NCDs and their households to inform the development of strategies to protect such households from catastrophic expenditure.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines, PROSPERO: CRD42019141088. Eligible studies published between 1st January 2000 to 7th May 20

SUBMITTER: Kazibwe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8215836 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature