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1. 1. Out-of-pocket Health Expenditure in Nepal

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Matthew Moroni; [2019]
   Keywords : Nepal; healthcare; catastrophic health expenditure; out of pocket expenditure; social capital; identity; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Medical care in Nepal is largely financed by the individual, and although insurance programs and subsidies exist, they are limited in coverage, amount of assistance provided, and level of enrollment. Medical needs that extend beyond basic health services, specifically following acute injury can lead to financial difficulties that may jeopardize the ability to maintain basic needs and can push people into cycles of poverty. READ MORE