International Journal of Health Economics and Policy

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Prevalence of Trachoma and Associated Factors among Children Aged 1–9 Years in Kombolcha District, East Hararge, Oromiya Regional State, Ethiopia, 2021

    Taha Adem Mume, Melese Tadesse Aredo*, Abdurehman Kelu Tololu, Teresa Kissi Beyen, Addis Hordofa Tekle, Dida Batu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 57-70
    Received: 13 June 2024
    Accepted: 2 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Introduction: Trachoma, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, remains a significant public health concern and the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. In 2021, trachoma was endemic in 42 countries, primarily located in Africa, and accounted for 80% of the global burden of blindness due to an infectious disease. Despite the avai... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Private Health Insurance Underwriting Cycle, Economic Profits and Their Determinants

    William Thomas Cecil*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 71-79
    Received: 11 August 2024
    Accepted: 28 August 2024
    Published: 11 September 2024
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    Abstract: The underwriting cycle in private health insurance refers to fluctuations in profit margin over time. This research, a novel effort, aims to understand the peak-to-trough magnitudes and determinants of the industry-wide underwriting cycle. Historical industry-wide profits and losses have not been previously estimated, making this study a significan... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluating Health Policy Effectiveness in Reducing the Economic Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Bangladesh

    Noman Perves*, M. Muzaherul Huq, Maleka Sultana, Anwar Islam

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 80-92
    Received: 7 August 2024
    Accepted: 28 August 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a significant and growing public health challenge in Bangladesh, contributing to a substantial economic burden. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cancers, and chronic respiratory conditions, represent a major health challenge in Banglades... Show More