Action to address the household economic burden of non-communicable diseases
The economic burden on households of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including
cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes, poses major …
cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes, poses major …
[HTML][HTML] The economic impact of epilepsy: a systematic review
Background In this review we aimed to determine the economic impact of epilepsy and
factors associated with costs to individuals and health systems. Methods A narrative …
factors associated with costs to individuals and health systems. Methods A narrative …
The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission: tackling a global health, gender, and equity challenge
1 Cloete A, Wabiri N, Savva H, van der Merwe L, Simbayi L. The Botshelo Ba Trans study
results of the first HIV prevalence survey conducted amongst transgender women (TGW) in …
results of the first HIV prevalence survey conducted amongst transgender women (TGW) in …
Priority setting and equity in COVID-19 pandemic plans: a comparative analysis of 18 African countries
L Kapiriri, S Kiwanuka, G Biemba… - Health Policy and …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Priority setting represents an even bigger challenge during public health emergencies than
routine times. This is because such emergencies compete with routine programmes for the …
routine times. This is because such emergencies compete with routine programmes for the …
The psychosocial cost burden of cancer: A systematic literature review
BM Essue, N Iragorri, N Fitzgerald… - Psycho …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Objective Psychosocial costs, or quality of life costs, account for
psychological distress, pain, suffering and other negative experiences associated with …
psychological distress, pain, suffering and other negative experiences associated with …
Falling through the cracks: the hidden economic burden of chronic illness and disability on Australian households
Underpinning recent global health initiatives, including the Millennium Development Goals
and the United Nations' High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and …
and the United Nations' High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and …
[HTML][HTML] How are patients managing with the costs of care for chronic kidney disease in Australia? A cross-sectional study
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a financial burden on patients and their
households. This descriptive study measures the prevalence of economic hardship and out …
households. This descriptive study measures the prevalence of economic hardship and out …
Barriers to treatment adherence for individuals with latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic search and narrative synthesis of the literature
Objectives We investigated the rates of initiation and completion of treatment for latent TB
infection (LTBI), factors explaining nonadherence and interventions to improve treatment …
infection (LTBI), factors explaining nonadherence and interventions to improve treatment …
The Lancet Commission on cancer and health systems: harnessing synergies to achieve solutions
and health, organised projects aiming for systems change. For example, a YGL led project in
Siaya, Kenya, worked with 200 youth and 1359 community health workers to support …
Siaya, Kenya, worked with 200 youth and 1359 community health workers to support …
[HTML][HTML] Examining priority setting in the national COVID-19 pandemic plans: A case study from countries in the WHO-South-East Asia Region (WHO-SEARO)
Abstract Background The World Health Organization-South-East Asia Region (WHO-
SEARO) accounted for almost 17% of all the confirmed cases and deaths of COVID-19 …
SEARO) accounted for almost 17% of all the confirmed cases and deaths of COVID-19 …