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The health landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is changing quickly. The region is undergoing a demographic and epidemiological transition in which health problems are highly concentrated on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In light of this, the region faces two main challenges: (1)...
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Background: The aim of this study was to identify costs in patients diagnosed with Celiac disease. Methods: This … insuring over two million members. Our cohort comprised 1,754 patients with Celiac disease with a control group of 15 … celiac disease. Costs were compared with patients suffering from other chronic diseases. Results: The total costs of the …
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In the absence of health insurance, households have to self-insure against the risk of ill health, which may involve the use of mechanisms that have long-term consequences. This study analyses whether Mexican households are able to smooth consumption after severe health shocks, as well as the...
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The health landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean is changing quickly. The region is undergoing a demographic and epidemiological transition in which health problems are highly concentrated on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In light of this, the region faces two main challenges: (1)...
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over the future of Medicare. Health system performance — Canada compared to Sweden: Looking at factors such as the ability … of the health care system to provide healthy longevity, low levels of mortality from disease, and effective treatment for …
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