In a study modeling the economic impact of immunization in 41 low- and middle-income countries, the authors estimate that 24 million cases of medical impoverishment would be averted through the use of vaccines administered from 2016-2030. The largest proportion of poverty cases averted would occur in the poorest 40% of these populations, demonstrating that vaccination can provide financial risk protection to the most economically vulnerable.
Full Citation:
Chang, A.Y., Riumallo-Herl, C., Perales, N.A., et al.. 2018. The equity impact vaccines may have on averting deaths and medical impoverishment in developing countries. Health Affairs. 37(2).
Title of Article: The equity impact vaccines may have on averting deaths and medical impoverishment in developing countries
Author(s): Chang, A.Y., Riumallo-Herl, C., Perales, N.A., et al.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Name: Health Affairs
Publication Volume: 37(2)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29401021/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.0861
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Haemophilus lnfluenzae type b (Hib) | Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV | Pneumonia
Countries: Global