The economic burden of Chagas disease: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected disease affecting millions worldwide, yet little is known about its economic burden. This systematic review is part of RAISE project, a broader study that aims to estimate the global prevalence, mortality, and health and economic burden attributable to chronic CD and Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy. The objective of this study was to assess the main costs associated with the treatment of CD in both endemic and non-endemic countries.

Methods

An electronic search of the Medline, Lilacs, and Embase databases was conducted until 31st, 2022, to identify and select economic studies that evaluated treatment costs of CD. No restrictions on place or language were made. Complete or partial economic analyses were included.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Andrade MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699619 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature