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HIV/AIDS Cost
Household costs attributable to AIDS in Chad are devastating
December 12th, 2004
Household costs attributable to AIDS in Chad are devastating. "This paper assesses the economic costs of AIDS at the household level in Chad, one of the poorest countries in the world. "One hundred and ninety-three AIDS patients living in four different regions were found by case identification at hospital level and through community based organizations providing psycho-social relief. They were matched by age, sex, professional category and zone of residence with controls. Costs were evaluated through a standard questionnaire," scientists in Switzerland report. "Costs at household level attributable to AIDS up to death were US$836...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2004-12-12)
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