Editorial: NCDs – Core Challenge of Modern Day Health Care Establishments

Jakovljević, Mihajlo; Sharma, Tarang; Kumagai, Narimasa; Ogura, Seiritsu

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.692926

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“…Industrialization and globalization have created large economies worldwide alongside aging of the world population as a whole. Accordingly, we are entering the era of chronic disease pandemics [ 4 , 28 – 30 ]. Chronic diseases are challenging to cure, leading to an economic crisis for households over a long period.…”

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Financial burden of catastrophic health expenditure on households with chronic diseases: financial ratio analysis

Jung

Kwon

Noh

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background The financial status of households is vulnerable to chronic diseases which entail high medical expenses and income loss. Financial strain can be assessed by four indicators: a household surplus indicator, the liquid asset/debt ratio, a solvency indicator, and a liquidity indicator. We investigated the association between catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) and financial ratio indicators in households with chronic diseases in South Korea. Methods This study applied thresholds to the financial ratios to determine the financial strain. We conducted multiple logistic regression analyses to determine whether CHE is associated with financial strain. Furthermore, we analyzed the relationship between CHE and basic financial indicators, absolute finance size, using multiple linear regression. Results When CHE occurred, all financial ratio indicators deteriorated. However, this was not due to decreases in the absolute size of wealth and income, but rather the relative balance between finances. In particular, the loss of liquid assets was a major factor in the deterioration. In addition, all types of labor-related income deteriorated; only private transfer income increased. Conclusions This study revealed that CHE in households with chronic diseases negatively impacts household finances. It was found that financial coping strategies are only resource consuming.

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Financial burden of catastrophic health expenditure on households with chronic diseases: financial ratio analysis

Jung

Kwon

Noh

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…In addition to the misery and loss of life, there are far-reaching social and financial consequences as breadwinners succumb to tobacco-related ailments, continuing the poverty cycle. Health expenditure for many illnesses, especially prolonged and expensive treatment, quickly deplete household finances and force families into poverty in low-resource settings [42]. Yet, because of changing health systems and a focus on acute disease, tackling NCDs in these LMICs is difficult [43].…”

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Dynamics of Health Financing among the BRICS: A Literature Review

2023

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Despite economic progress, government efforts, and increased healthcare investments, health deprivation continues to persist in the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). Hence, addressing the growing demand for health financing in a sustainable way and adopting unique approaches to healthcare provision is essential. This paper aims to review publications on the existing health financing systems in the BRICS countries, analyze the core challenges associated with health financing, and explore potential solutions for establishing a sustainable health financing system. This paper adhered to the PRISMA guidelines when conducting the keyword search and determining the criteria for article inclusion and exclusion. Relevant records were obtained from PubMed Central using nine keyword combinations. Bibliometrics analysis was carried out using R software (version 4.1.3), followed by a comprehensive manual narrative review of the records. BRICS countries experienced increased health expenditure due to aging populations, noncommunicable diseases, and medical advancements. The majority of this increased spending has come from out-of-pocket payments, which often lead to impoverishment. Due to limited fiscal capabilities, administrative difficulties, and inefficiency, providing comprehensive healthcare through public funding alone has become exceedingly difficult for these countries. Public-private partnerships are essential for achieving sustainable health financing and addressing challenges in healthcare provision.

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“…Trauma is a major public health concern, accounting for 8% of all-age deaths and 12% of years of life lost worldwide [1][2][3]. The abdomen is the third most frequently injured anatomic region and accounts for nearly 7-10% of trauma-related deaths [4].…”

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Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Acute Kidney Injury after Abdominal Trauma Based on the Generalized Propensity Score Approach: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Xi¹,

Li²,

He³

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Introduction: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after trauma. However, the associations between different adipose tissue depots and AKI remain unknown. Our study aims to quantify the effect of abdominal adiposity on AKI in trauma patients. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of abdominal trauma patients who were admitted into our hospital from January 2010 to March 2020. Abdominal VAT (visceral adipose tissue) and SAT (subcutaneous adipose tissue) were measured at the level of the third lumbar vertebra using computed tomography. Causal modeling based on the generalized propensity score was used to quantify the effects of BMI (body mass index), VAT and SAT on AKI. Results: Among 324 abdominal trauma patients, 67 (20.68%) patients developed AKI. Patients with AKI had higher BMI (22.46 kg/m2 vs. 22.04 kg/m2, P = 0.014), higher SAT areas (89.06 cm2 vs. 83.39 cm2, P = 0.151) and VAT areas (140.02 cm2 vs. 91.48 cm2, P = 0.001) than those without AKI. By using causal modeling, we found that the risk of developing AKI increased by 8.3% (P = 0.001) and 4.8% (P = 0.022) with one unit increase in BMI (per 1 kg/m2), and ten units increase in SAT (per 10 cm2), respectively. However, VAT did not show a significant association with AKI (P = 0.327). Conclusion: SAT, but not VAT, increased the risk of AKI among abdominal trauma patients. Measurement of SAT might help to identify patients at higher risk of AKI.

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Editorial: NCDs – Core Challenge of Modern Day Health Care Establishments

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Financial burden of catastrophic health expenditure on households with chronic diseases: financial ratio analysis

Financial burden of catastrophic health expenditure on households with chronic diseases: financial ratio analysis

Dynamics of Health Financing among the BRICS: A Literature Review

Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Is Associated with Acute Kidney Injury after Abdominal Trauma Based on the Generalized Propensity Score Approach: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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