The overall aim of the proposed study is to examine the effect of affliction with HF and related disability experienced by households on their economic well-being.

Our study will specifically examine the micro-economic impact of heart failure at the household level by assessing;

• household healthcare expenditure including out-of-pocket expenditure
• financing mechanisms used by households,
• the impoverishing effects of health expenditures,
• the effect of HF on household income, productivity and functional limitations. We will examine each of the above items across socioeconomic and age groups, family size, and area of residence.