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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bin Liu, Huajian Fang, Feilian Zhang, Zhen Zhong, Yan Chen
Summary: This study develops a functional cost-price model for assessing water affordability in China, integrating 20 indicators across six dimensions to evaluate the affordability of water services in terms of both cost and price. The study identifies spatiotemporal characteristics and serious problems related to water affordability in China, and discusses regulatory focus and pricing methods for the water conservancy industry to inform national policy formulation for sustainable water management.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Urban Studies
Taina A. Bittencourt, Mariana Giannotti
Summary: Inequalities in access to opportunities are shaped by socio-spatial structures and urban development, particularly in central and peripheral countries. While travel costs relative to income have a smaller impact on job accessibility in developed countries, they significantly limit opportunities in peripheral and developing countries. Additionally, social class and historical development trajectories play major roles in determining accessibility levels for different racial and ethnic groups.
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Medicine, General & Internal
David J. Vanness, James Lomas, Hannah Ahn
Summary: This study estimated a cost-effectiveness threshold of $104,000 per QALY in the United States in 2019 based on health opportunity costs. It concluded that treatments with ICERs above the range $100,000 to $150,000 per QALY are unlikely to be cost-effective in the United States.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Saiful Islam, Abira Nowar, Md. Ruhul Amin, Nazma Shaheen
Summary: We estimated the minimum cost and affordability of the recommended diet based on the latest food-based dietary guidelines in Bangladesh. The cost of the recommended diet was $0.87 (83 BDT) per person per day at the national level. About 43% of households nationally could not afford the recommended diet, with rural areas bearing a disproportionate burden. Additionally, households were found to overspend on starchy staples while underspending on protein-rich foods, fruits, and dairy.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
William Riggs, Megyn Rugh, Stefan Al, Menka Sethi
Summary: Providing access to coastal and marine resources is a planning priority, but the lack of affordable housing and investment has hindered the availability of lower-cost accommodations. The need has not been quantified and synergy with other policies needs to be explored.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mehlika Toy, David Hutton, Karen McCulloch, Nicole Romero, Peter A. Revill, M-Capucine Penicaud, Samuel So, Benjamin C. Cowie
Summary: The study shows that a cure for chronic hepatitis B infection would be highly cost-effective, even if effective in only 30% of patients. The threshold price for cure is largely determined by the current costs of antiviral drugs, as it would replace a daily pill that is inexpensive and effective.
LIVER INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Meron Lewis, Sarah A. McNaughton, Lucie Rychetnik, Amanda J. Lee
Summary: The study reveals that dietary guidelines need to be more equitable for low socioeconomic groups, and urgent policy action is necessary to improve the affordability of recommended diets.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Farrah Nekui, Alison A. Galbraith, Becky A. Briesacher, Fang Zhang, Stephen B. Soumerai, Dennis Ross-Degnan, Jerry H. Gurwitz, Jeanne M. Madden
Summary: This study examines the current national prevalence of cost-related nonadherence (CRN) and risk factors in the US Medicare population. It found that low-income, sicker individuals are more likely to experience CRN, highlighting the consequences of high cost-sharing for prescription fills in Medicare.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mohamad B. Taha, Javier Valero-Elizondo, Tamer Yahya, Cesar Caraballo, Rohan Khera, Kershaw Patel, Hyeon Ju R. Ali, Garima Sharma, Elias Mossialos, Miguel Cainzos-Achirica, Khurram Nasir
Summary: In the U.S., approximately one in six nonelderly and one in 14 elderly adults with diabetes reported cost-related medication nonadherence. Financial hardship from medical bills, lack of insurance, low income, high comorbidity burden, and female sex were independently associated with cost-related medication nonadherence.
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Infectious Diseases
Feras Darwish Elhajji, Sahar Abuhasheesh, Ahmed Al Rusasi, Mamoon A. Aldeyab, Marc Maresca
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health threat, and its rates are closely linked to antibiotic consumption. In Jordan, a significant proportion of antibiotics consumed belong to the 'Watch' category, and oral antibiotics are more affordable compared to injectable ones. The study highlights the importance of promoting 'Access' antibiotics and adjusting prices to improve affordability and accessibility.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alfonso Mendoza-Velazquez, Jonathan Lara-Arevalo, Kennya Beatriz Siqueira, Mariano Guzman-Rodriguez, Adam Drewnowski
Summary: This study explored the nutrient density, cost, and classification of foods in Brazil. The findings showed that ultra-processed foods contain more energy, fat, sugar, and salt and have lower nutrient density compared to minimally processed foods. However, ultra-processed foods are also cheaper. In addition to minimally processed foods, processed foods and ultra-processed foods can also be affordable nutrient-rich options.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nghia H. Nguyen, Rohan Khera, Parambir S. Dulai, Brigid S. Boland, Lucila Ohno-Machado, William J. Sandborn, Siddharth Singh
Summary: The study reveals that 23% of IBD patients in the US face financial hardship due to medical bills, and 16% exhibit cost-related medication nonadherence. Additionally, 10% of patients consider health care unaffordable. Patients with IBD have a higher risk of financial toxicity, even in those with higher education, private insurance, and higher income households.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Jinhee Yun, Megan E. Hatch
Summary: This study examines the relationship between housing insecurity and health. The findings suggest that housing cost and consistency insecurity have negative impacts on mental health. Therefore, policymakers and advocates should focus on providing housing assistance and cash assistance to address housing insecurity for vulnerable populations.
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Construction & Building Technology
Esam A. Haidar, Ali S. Bahammam
Summary: Housing problems in Saudi Arabia can be categorized based on quantitative and qualitative factors, with the need to find models applying affordability and sustainability criteria. The optimal model developed in this study considers local needs, reduces environmental impact, lowers initial costs by 16%-45% with affordability criteria, and adds less than 3.91% cost with mandatory sustainability criteria. This model has been shown to be ideal for affordable and sustainable housing development for middle- and low-income households.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hyun-Jeong Lee, Yoon-Seo Hwang
Summary: The study found that some young renters receive financial support from their parents to pay for housing expenses, with around 35.6% still receiving support. The perceived housing cost burdens of young renters are mainly influenced by factors such as gender, rental deposit, and monthly cash housing expenses. The results suggest that expanding public housing and housing subsidies can help alleviate the financial burdens of young renters and their parents.
