Marufa Sultana

Apr 15, 2024 | adc.bmj.com | Marufa Sultana |Jennifer Watts |Nur Alam |George Fuchs

AbstractObjective To estimate inpatient care costs of childhood severe pneumonia and its urban–rural cost variation, and to predict cost drivers. Design The study was nested within a cluster randomised trial of childhood severe pneumonia management. Cost per episode of severe pneumonia was estimated from a healthcare provider perspective for children who received care from public inpatient facilities.

Apr 3, 2024 | phrp.com.au | Moosa Al Subhi |Nicole Ward |Phuong Nguyen |Phương Nguyên |Marufa Sultana

IntroductionAustralia is among the countries with the highest obesity rates in the world.1 Overweight and obesity are associated with higher health risks for non-communicable diseases and result in increased healthcare costs.2 Overweight and obesity cost the Australian economy approximately A$11.8 billion in 2018.