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HIV/AIDS Economics
Expenditure more sensitive indicator of economic impact of HIV/AIDS than income
December 12th, 2004
Expenditure is a more sensitive indicator of economic impact of HIV/AIDS than income. According to a study from England, "We compared 202 households with an HIV-infected member, and 202 unaffected neighboring households, in one rural and one urban area in Free State province, South Africa. "Interviews were conducted with a key informant in each household, at baseline and 6, 12 and 18 months later, with 87% follow-up. Results of the baseline and 6 months study were published previously; this paper reports on trends over the full 18 months of follow-up." "We analyzed changes in income and expenditure and their relationships with...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2004-12-12)
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