The macroeconomic impact of a dengue outbreak: Case studies from Thailand and Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue is spreading in (sub)tropical areas, and half of the global population is at risk. The macroeconomic impact of dengue extends beyond healthcare costs. This study evaluated the impact of dengue on gross domestic product (GDP) based on approaches tailored to two dengue-endemic countries, Thailand and Brazil, from the tourism and workforce perspectives, respectively.

Findings

Because the tourism industry is a critical economic sector for Thailand, lost tourism revenues were estimated to analyze the impact of a dengue outbreak. An input-output model estimated that the direct effects (on international tourism) and indirect effects (on suppliers) of dengue on tourism reduced overall GDP by 1.43 billion US dollars (USD) (0.26%) in the outbreak year 2019. The induc

SUBMITTER: Marczell K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11175482 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature