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Costs arising from otitis media.

M Niemelä1, M Uhari, M Möttönen

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University of Oulu, Finland. marjon@cc.oulu.fi

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|July 30, 1999
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Otitis media (OM) in children incurs significant costs, averaging $1040 annually for those under 2. Preventive measures for this common childhood illness are likely cost-effective.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Otitis media (OM) is a prevalent childhood illness with substantial direct and indirect societal costs.
  • Understanding the economic burden of OM is crucial for developing effective healthcare strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To calculate the comprehensive costs associated with otitis media in young children attending daycare.
  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of potential preventive interventions for OM.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective monitoring of 736 daycare children over 15 months in Oulu, Finland.
  • Detailed tracking of OM attacks, physician visits, antimicrobial use, parental work absence, and surgical interventions.
  • Cost analysis based on per-episode, per-year, and cumulative costs from infancy to age 7.

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Main Results:

  • Each acute OM attack cost an average of $228.
  • Annual costs varied significantly by age: $1040 for children under 2, $283 for 2-3 year olds, and $141 for older children.
  • Total annual costs for OM in Finland were estimated at $138 million, highlighting a significant economic impact.

Conclusions:

  • Otitis media represents a considerable financial burden on families and society.
  • Even costly preventive strategies for OM may prove cost-effective given the high overall expenses.
  • Early intervention and prevention programs for childhood otitis media are warranted.