the sick persons, which pose burden not only to the family but also to the community. However, it is worth noting that, despite many findings on economic consequences of illness and health care, most of them have devoted low attention to indirect costs of illness. Much is discussed on the effects of illness on out-of pocket health payments, or on household income, but the channels through which illness leads to poverty are less discussed. This paper will attempt to fill that gap based on Rwandan experience. The figure reveals the economic consequences of illness and different coping mechanism and the role of health insurance.
the sick persons, which pose burden not only to the family but also to the community. However, it is worth noting that, despite many findings on economic consequences of illness and health care, most of them have devoted low attention to indirect costs of illness. Much is discussed on the effects of illness on out-of pocket health payments, or on household income, but the channels through which illness leads to poverty are less discussed. This paper will attempt to fill that gap based on Rwandan experience. The figure reveals the economic consequences of illness and different coping mechanism and the role of health insurance.
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