Hospitalization and mortality in Mexico due to breast cancer since its inclusion in the catastrophic expenditures scheme

Objective. To compare trends in hospital discharges and mortality due to breast cancer (BC) in Mexico from 2004 to 2012 by insurance condition before and after incorporating BC comprehensive treatment into the System of Social Protection in Health (Sistema de Protrección Social en Salud, SPSS) in 20...

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Main Authors: Carmelita Elizabeth Ventura-Alfaro, Gabriela Torres-Mejía, Leticia del Socorro Ávila-Burgos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 2016-03-01
Series:Salud Pública de México
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Online Access:http://www.saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/7788