Monetary Valuation of Congenital Heart Disease in Indonesia: Economic Modeling Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital heart disease (CHD) constitutes a significant health and economic burden in low- and middle-income countries, including Indonesia. However, its macroeconomic impact across provinces remains poorly quantified.

Objective

This study aims to estimate the economic burden associated with premature death and disability due to CHD in Indonesia, with a focus on regional and gender disparities.

Methods

Using data from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study, we assessed the value of lost welfare (VLW) attributable to CHD across all 34 Indonesian provinces. Economic valuation was conducted using 3 approaches: the US Department of Transportation model, a method based on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and a national wage-based est

SUBMITTER: Iqhrammullah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature