Table 3.
Summary of Cancer Care Expenditure and Incidence of CHE by Type of Cancer (n=305)
| Type of Cancer | Frequency (%) | Average Annual Cancer care Expenditure in Birr (±SD) | Median and IQR** of Annual Cancer care Expenditure Birr | CHE Headcount (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 89(29.2) | 48,708.1 (27,446.8) | 42,213.3 (31,580.0) | 67(75.3) |
| Cervical cancer | 64(21.0) | 51,797.8 (27,081.4) | 45,499.5 (30,554.5) | 44(68.8) |
| Colorectal cancer | 47(15.4) | 58,278.2 (33,618.3) | 50,866.0 (38,768.0) | 37(78.7) |
| Blood cancer | 23(7.5) | 64,105.2 (24,003.4) | 62,342.0 (28,650.0) | 21(91.3) |
| Others* | 82(27.0) | 56,939.8 (28,572.6) | 53,055.0 (37,025.0) | 68(70.1) |
Note: *Oro-pharyngeal, esophageal, gastric, skin, liver, prostate, and lung; **Inter-quartile range.