Economic burden of cardiovascular diseases among elderly patients in Iran: a case from a developing country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly among the aging population. This study aims to evaluate the economic burden of CVDs among Iranians aged 60 years and older.

Methods

A cost-of-illness study was conducted using a prevalence-based approach from a societal perspective. Cost analysis employed the bottom-up micro-costing method to assess direct medical and non-medical costs, while indirect costs were calculated using the human capital approach. Data were sourced from medical records of individuals aged 60 and older with CVDs registered in the hospital information systems of public and private hospitals in southeastern Iran. Additionally, structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 160 care

SUBMITTER: Tasavon Gholamhoseini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539600 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature