Department of Economics, University of Periyar, Tamil Nadu, India
Editorial
Difference-in-Difference Approach in Estimating the OOPE for Non-pandemic Diseases During Pandemic Period
Author(s): Arumugam Sugirtha Rani*
Background: Despite its branding as the “world’s pharmacy”, India’s population has limited access to medications with households paying over 65% of total health spending on out-of-pocket expenditure, with two-thirds of that on drugs [1]. As per World Health Organisation (WHO) research, household OOP spends on health services, particularly medications continue to force over 55 million Indians into poverty, with over 18% of households facing catastrophic levels of health expenditures annually [2]. In UDCs, the OOPE on healthcare is substantial compared to household income due to the lack of a social science system, low income levels and insurance coverage, growing longevity and non-communicable diseases [3]. The WHO has also recognized the issue and urged government .. View More»
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