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Economic Burden Of Cancer And Payment Coping Mechanism
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Cancer is the second leading cause of death and disability in the world followed by heart disease (Mathers & Lancer, 2006). It is a major public health issue and represents a significant burden of disease. Based on the most complete and current data available, cancer accounts for one out of every eight deaths annually (Mathers & Lancer, 2006). The incidence and death rates from cancer remain significantly higher in the developing world including Nigeria (Boyle & Levin, 2008). It is responsible for more deaths than all the deaths due to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria combined (Okoye, 2010).
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells (Global cancer facts and figures, 2011). It affects different parts of the body and the name of the cancer is given in relation to the part that is affected. It is a global disease that consumes resources. The cost of cancer treatment globally is reported to be high. Records have it that developed countries spend more on cancer treatment than developing countries; for example in the United States of America, the economic burden from cancer is tagged at $895 billion nearly 20% more than heart diseases toll ($753 billion) (John & Ross, 2009). The cancers which account for the largest costs on a global scale, and the greatest burden in developed nations are; lung, colorectal and breast while in low-income countries, the cancer with the greatest impact are cancer of the mouth and oropharynx, cancer of the cervix, breast and prostate cancer (John & Rose, 2009).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe economic burden of cancer and the stress of payment
require that, health care providers provide quality cost-effective care
that will shorten the stay of patients in the hospital and reduce the
frequency of visit to health facilities. This study investigated the
economic burden of cancer patients and payment coping mechanism in Jos
University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State. Four objectives and two
hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Cost-of-illness framework was
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe economic burden of cancer and the stress of payment
require that, health care providers provide quality cost-effective care
that will shorten the stay of patients in the hospital and reduce the
frequency of visit to health facilities. This study investigated the
economic burden of cancer patients and payment coping mechanism in Jos
University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State. Four objectives and two
hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Cost-of-illness framework was
... Continue reading---
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