In Malawi, in 17% of cases where children were admitted to the hospital, and in 9% of cases where children were treated as outpatients for diarrhea, household costs associated with treating that episode, exceeded monthly income in a significant number of cases. The costs were significant enough to push families from each income level below the national poverty line for the month in which the illness occurred.
Full Citation:
Hendrix, N., Bar-Zeev, N., Atherly, D., et al. 2017. The economic impact of childhood acute gastroenteritis on Malawian families and the healthcare system. BMJ open. 7(9).
Title of Article: The economic impact of childhood acute gastroenteritis on Malawian families and the healthcare system
Author(s): Hendrix, N., Bar-Zeev, N., Atherly, D., et al
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: BMJ open
Publication Volume: 7(9)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28871025/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017347
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea
Immunization Terms: Impoverishment
Countries: Malawi
WHO Regions: Africa