Do hospitalizations push households into poverty in India: evidence from national data [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Introduction High percentage of OOP (Out-of-Pocket) costs can lead to poverty and exacerbate existing poverty, with 21.9% of India’s 1.324 billion people living below the poverty line. Factors such as increased patient cost-sharing, high-deductible health plans, and expensive medications contribute...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2024-03-01
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/13-205/v1 |