Cost‐effectiveness of Surgery in Low‐ and Middle‐income Countries: A Systematic Review

2013253 citationsReview

Authors

Caris Grimes · King's College - North Carolina

Jaymie Henry · University of California, Berkeley

Nyengo Mkandawire · University of Malawi

Abstract

Simple surgical interventions that are life-saving and disability-preventing should be considered as part of public health policy in LMIC. We recommend an investment in surgical care and its integration with other public health measures at the district hospital level, rather than investment in single disease strategies.

Topics & Keywords

Global Health and Surgery Global Maternal and Child Health Global Health Workforce Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 38, Issue 1, pp. 252-263

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-013-2243-y

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