A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis on Total Costincurred for the Treatment Among Alcohol Patients in Coimbatore

  • A Sangamithra Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • G Shanmugapriyaa Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords: Alcohol, Multiple linear regression, health problems, medical care, Indirect Costs, primary-care

Abstract

Alcohol is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality around the world. This paper examines a multiple linear regression analysis on total cost incurred for the treatment among alcohol patients in Coimbatore. A survey method was adopted to collect data from 486 participants using interview schedule. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the data. The result showed that cost has increased significantly (at different levels) with an increase in the sample respondents’ educational status, monthly income, total value of income from all sources and number of health problems from which they suffered.

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2017-09-30
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Sangamithra, A., & Shanmugapriyaa, G. (2017). A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis on Total Costincurred for the Treatment Among Alcohol Patients in Coimbatore. Shanlax International Journal of Economics, 5(4), 48-53. Retrieved from https://shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/economics/article/view/728
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Vol 5 No 4 (2017)
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