The economic toll of cancer: catastrophic expenditure and impoverishment among lower-income households in Malaysia

Abstract Background Cancer imposes a significant economic burden on patients and their families, often leading to catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and impoverishment. This study assesses the financial strain faced by cancer patient households, particularly among lower-income populations, focusi...

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Principais autores:	Farhana Aminuddin, Mohd Shaiful Jefri Mohd Nor Sham Kunusagaran, Sivaraj Raman, Marhaini Mostapha, Nur Amalina Zaimi, Tan Yui Ping, Mohd Shahri Bahari, Nur Azmiah Zainuddin, Nor Zam Azihan Mohd Hassan
Format:	Artigo
Jezik:	Inglês
Izdano:	BMC 2025-07-01
Serija:	BMC Public Health
Teme:	Cancer Catastrophic expenditure Impoverishment Financial hardship Malaysia Lower-income group
Online dostop:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23415-7
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