Economic burden and economic impact of oral diseases in India: a protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral diseases are a major contributor to global disability but remain largely neglected in health policy, especially in low- and middle-income countries. India carries a disproportionately high burden of dental caries and periodontal disease, with limited access to oral healthcare and high reliance on out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). Despite this, there is a lack of synthesised economic evidence specific to India, which limits informed policymaking and resource allocation. This systematic review aims to assess the economic burden and financial impact of oral diseases in India-at individual, household, health system and societal levels-focusing on direct and indirect costs, including OOPE and catastrophic health expenditure (CHE).

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Karuveettil V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature