Tag: Economic Burden
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Impact of Head and Neck Cancer on the Income of Italian Employees: What the WHIP-Salute Data Reveals
Understanding the Financial Toll of Head and Neck Cancer in Italy Head and neck (H&N) cancer presents significant physical and psychological challenges. Beyond medical treatment, survivors often face ongoing symptoms that affect daily life and work capacity. A growing body of research from Italy’s WHIP-Salute database sheds new light on how a diagnosis can impact…
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Hospitalization Spending on Cancers in Hunan, China (2017–2019): A Comprehensive Look at Costs and Determinants
Overview Cacing the economic burden of cancer requires looking beyond incidence and mortality to how hospitalization costs accumulate. A retrospective study using the CNHSNRS data from 2017–2019 in Hunan Province, China, quantified inpatient spending for all cancers, described the cost distribution across cancer sites and patient characteristics, and identified factors associated with higher per-admission costs.…
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Hospitalization Costs for Cancers in Hunan, China (2017–2019): An In-Depth Look at Economic Burden and Driving Factors
Overview: The Economic Burden of Cancer in Hunan (2017–2019) The hospitalization expenditure for cancers in Hunan Province, China, from 2017 through 2019 reached US$2,490.36 million, illustrating a substantial economic burden on patients, insurers, and the health system. Across 872,309 cancer-related hospitalizations, medical insurance covered 64.10% of costs, while out-of-pocket payments accounted for 35.90%. These figures…
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The Hidden Cost of Childhood Chronic Pain in Australia
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a struggle that affects not just the individual, but entire families. In Australia, this hidden epidemic has profound economic implications. The inaugural Kids in Pain Report released by Chronic Pain Australia reveals that approximately 877,000 children are affected by chronic pain, leading to significant repercussions…