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[The cost of cerebrovascular accident]

J M Beguiristain1, J Mar, A Arrazola

  • 1Servicio del Plan de Salud, Dirección Territorial de Sanidad de Guipuzkoa, San Sebastian, Spain. jbeguiristain-san@ej-gv.es

Revista De Neurologia
|April 26, 2005
PubMed

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) incurs significant societal costs, primarily due to long-term disability. This study estimates the economic burden of CVA in the Basque Country, highlighting the substantial impact of state costs on overall expenditure.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) affects one in three individuals, leading to death, disability, or recovery.
  • Understanding the economic impact of CVA is crucial for resource allocation and healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the total societal costs associated with cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in the Basque Country.
  • To differentiate between transition and state costs related to CVA.

Main Methods:

  • A cost-of-illness study was conducted from a societal perspective.
  • Prevalence-based approach utilizing data from a randomized sample of stroke patients admitted in 2000, followed for 12 months.
  • Separate analysis of one-time transition costs and lifetime state costs.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of CVA was 1.780 x 10^5.
  • Average transition cost per patient was €4,762; average state cost was €10,506 per patient/year.
  • Total estimated CVA cost for the Basque Country in 2000 was €120,249,986, with state costs accounting for €103,789,257.

Conclusions:

  • Societal costs of CVA are substantial, with state costs (primarily due to disability) representing 74.3% of the total economic burden.
  • The findings underscore the significant long-term economic impact of CVA, particularly related to disability management.
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