The economic consequences of oral disorders at global, regional, and national levels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A comprehensive evaluation of the macroeconomic burden of common oral conditions is critical to inform clinical and research resource allocation. This study assessed the global macroeconomic impact of oral diseases - including untreated dental caries, periodontal diseases, edentulism, and other oral disorders - across 192 countries in 2021.

Methods

Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for oral disorders overall and by subtype were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database. Economic indicators were obtained from World Bank's World Development Indicators. The macroeconomic impact was estimated using the Value of Lost Welfare (VLW) model. This framework, which is distinct from approaches focused on direct costs or health expenditures, integrate

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature