Out-of-Pocket Expenditures of Myocardial Infarction Patients in Pondicherry, South India

• Main Authors: Chandar Sahanaa (Author), Anil Jacob Purty (Author), Stalin Prabakaran (Author), Mark Christopher Arokiaraj (Author), Manjunatha C H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In India, incidence of MI is rapidly increasing due to lifestyle changes, ageing and rising healthcare costs. The out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) for MI care in India can be substantial, as majority of h...