Economic impact of dyspepsia in rural and urban malaysia: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

The economic impact of dyspepsia in regions with a diverse healthcare system remains uncertain. This study aimed to estimate the costs of dyspepsia in a rural and urban population in Malaysia.

Methods

Economic evaluation was performed based on the cost-of-illness method. Resource utilization and quality of life data over a specific time frame, were collected to determine direct, indirect and intangible costs related to dyspepsia.

Results

The prevalences of dyspepsia in the rural (n = 2,000) and urban (n = 2,039) populations were 14.6% and 24.3% respectively. Differences in socioeconomic status and healthcare utilisation between both populations were considerable. The cost of dyspepsia per 1,000 population per year was estimated at USD14,816.10 and USD5

SUBMITTER: Mahadeva S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3271253 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature