Trajectories of healthcare costs of immigrants and non-immigrants with Cancer in Manitoba

The pattern of healthcare costs before and after a cancer diagnosis may differ according to immigration status and sex. The main aim of this study is to compare the healthcare costs of immigrants and non-immigrants before and after a cancer diagnosis. Another aim is to compare the differences in healthcare cost patterns between immigrants and non-immigrants before and after a cancer diagnosis by sex. The study will also identify key factors that contribute to the variations in the pattern of healthcare costs between immigrants and non-immigrants before and after the diagnosis of cancer. The longitudinal matched-cohort study will use 16 databases linked at the individual level for those who were newly diagnosed with cancer between April 1, 1986, and March 30, 2023. The various regression methods will be used to compare healthcare costs before and after a cancer diagnosis, as well as to investigate the factors contributing to differences in healthcare cost patterns between the comparison groups. The study’s recommendations may help to reduce variations in healthcare costs among groups and help to reduce the burden on the health budget by identifying factors that contribute to disparities in expenses.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marcelo Urquia

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Partner:

Health Sciences Centre Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Manitoba

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