The direct medical cost of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africa: a cost of illness study

The direct medical cost of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africa: a cost of illness study

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is known to require continuous clinical care and management that consumes significant health-care resources. These costs are not well understood, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the direct...

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Main Authors: Agnes Erzse, Nicholas Stacey, Lumbwe Chola, Aviva Tugendhaft, Melvyn Freeman, Karen Hofman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
cost of illness
type 2 diabetes mellitus
non-communicable diseases
south africa
healthcare costs
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2019.1636611

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