Disparities in catastrophic health expenditure for hospitalization in Urban Kerala, India: Evidence from 75th round of the National Sample Survey
Paul J. Philip,
Gyana R. Panda
Abstract:Existing literature suggests significant disparities in health expenditure incurred by households receiving health services. To determine fair contributions by beneficiaries, it is crucial to understand the existing inequalities in the context of financial protection measures and the factors influencing them. This exploratory study looks at how catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) are distributed across economic groups. The study also casts light on what drives the inequalities in the incidences of CHE. The … Show more
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