Patient medical costs for tuberculosis treatment and impact on adherence in China: a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Charging for tuberculosis (TB) treatment could reduce completion rates, particularly in the poor. We identified and synthesised studies that measure costs of TB treatment, estimates of adherence and the potential impact of charging o...

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Main Authors: Zhang Tuohong, Smith Helen, Long Qian, Tang Shenglan, Garner Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/393