The economic burden of inherited retinal disease in Singapore: a prevalence-based cost-of-illness study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the economic impact of inherited retinal disease (IRD) among Singaporeans.

Methods

IRD prevalence was calculated using population-based data. Focused surveys were conducted for sequentially enrolled IRD patients from a tertiary hospital. The IRD cohort was compared to the age- and gender-matched general population. Economic costs were expanded to the national IRD population to estimate productivity and healthcare costs.

Results

National IRD caseload was 5202 cases (95% CI, 1734-11273). IRD patients (n = 95) had similar employment rates to the general population (67.4% vs. 70.7%; p = 0.479). Annual income was lower among IRD patients than the general population (SGD 19,500 vs. 27,161; p < 0.0001). Employed IRD patients had lower median income than t

SUBMITTER: Chay J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10698171 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature