NSU Research Contributions
Title : Economic Burden of Healthcare Services on Cancer Survivors in Bangladesh
Authors : Md. Shahjalal, Padam Kanta Dahal, Md. Parvez Mosharaf, Mohammad Morshad Alam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Rashidul Alam Mahumud
| Journal Article Title: Cancer Reports | Volume Number: 7 | Publication Year : 2024 | Issue Number: 8 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 2573-8348 | Publisher Name: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Pages : 13 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 2573-8348 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG1 No Poverty SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Eradicate extreme poverty Equal rights to economic resources and services Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This study reveals that 34% of cancer survivors in Bangladesh face an extreme economic burden due to treatment costs, with those from low-income households suffering nine times more than those in high-income groups. By identifying that patients with prostate, bone, and liver cancers, as well as those diagnosed at Stage III or IV, face significantly higher financial strain, the research provides a critical framework for healthcare policymakers to prioritize early detection programs and healthcare subsidies. These findings emphasize that early diagnosis can lead to more efficient treatment, avoiding the catastrophic costs associated with advanced-stage disease progression and metastasis. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Cancer care, Economic burden, Cancer survivor, Out-of-pocket expenditure, Bangladesh |
