Financial burden of household out-of pocket health expenditure in Viet Nam:Â Findings from the National Living Standard Survey 2002-2010

► During 2002-2010, 4-5% of households in Viet Nam have incurred catastrophic health expenditure. ► During 2002-2010, 3-4% of the households have been impoverished because of health expenditure. ► The financial protection aspect of health insurance in Viet Nam is still modest.