Financial burden of seeking diabetes mellitus care in India: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Sample Survey.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health concern in India, and entails a severe burden in terms of disability, death, and economic cost. This study examined the out-of-pocket health expenditure (OOPE) and financial burden associated with DM care in India.

Methods: The study used data from the latest round of the National Sample Survey on health, which covered 555,115 individuals from 113,823 households in India.

Does club convergence matter in health outcomes? Evidence from Indian states.

Background: Population health is vital to a nation's overall well-being and development. To achieve sustainable human development, a reduction in health inequalities and an increase in interstate convergence in health indicators is necessary. Evaluation of the convergence patterns can aid the government in monitoring the health progress across the Indian states.