Out-of-pocket health expenditure on diarrheal illness among under-five children in a teaching hospital ins Odisha, India
Conclusion: A considerable economic burden is faced by the families for treating diarrhea in under-five children. Improved access to safe drinking water and sanitation, promotion of hand hygiene, exclusive breastfeeding, rotavirus vaccination, and use of oral rehydration therapy will reduce hospitalization and out-of-pocket expenditure. The study findings recommend for appropriate policy for provision of financial protection while seeking health care services.
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Himanshu Sekhar Pradhan Nirmal Kumar Mohakud AK Kavitha Manas Kumar Nayak Sudhir Kumar Satpathy Source Type: research
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