The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study
Breast cancer imposes a substantial economic burden on patients and their families in Lorestan Province. Enhancing health insurance coverage, providing government subsidies for treatment, and improving healthcare infrastructure to offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options locally are critical steps to alleviate this burden. Early detection and prevention programs can facilitate earlier diagnosis and reduce treatment costs. Comprehensive policies addressing both medical and non-medical expenses are necessary to improve patients' quality of life and lessen the financial challenges associated with breast cancer in Iran.
Authors
- Ahad Bakhtiari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3580-9259)
- Mariano Martini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5703-0858)
- Samad Azari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2781-7793)
- Masoud Behzadifar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0271-4360)
- Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh
- Payam Haghighatfard
- Aziz Rezapour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5583-5561)
- Mania Beiranvand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2189-9484)
- Maryam Saran
- Banafsheh Darvishi Teli
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Lorestan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00738-0
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 25.05