Urban-Rural Differences in the Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study from Puducherry, India
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus represents a significant public health issue and is one of the leading noncommunicable diseases in our country. Diabetes imposes a substantial financial burden due to its chronic nature and complications. The objective was to assess the annual expenditure incurred for diabetes care among...