Return on Investment Analysis of Breast Cancer Screening and Downstaging in Egypt: Implications for Developing Countries

ConclusionsBreast cancer represents an increasing burden on health care in Egypt and other developing countries. This study concludes that a community-based downstaging program resulted in a positive ROI, or overall cost-savings. The findings inform that policymakers in low-income and middle-income countries may consider implementing community-based downstaging programs for breast cancer.
Source: Value in Health Regional Issues - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research