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[Socioeconomic effects of human brucellosis]
Insights
Human brucellosis incurs significant socio-economic costs, with an average patient cost of 787,920 pesetas. Aggressive preventive measures are crucial due to the high incidence and economic burden of this disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Health Economics
Context:
- Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease with substantial public health implications.
- This study analyzes the socio-economic impact of human brucellosis in Málaga, Spain.
- Data was collected from 107 patients diagnosed between 1984 and 1986.
Purpose:
- To quantify the socio-economic cost of human brucellosis.
- To highlight the financial burden on patients and the healthcare system.
- To advocate for enhanced preventive strategies.
Summary:
- The study involved 107 brucellosis patients (75 male, 32 female).
- Complications were observed in 34.57% of cases, with 72.89% requiring hospitalization.
- The total economic cost reached 84,307,488 pesetas, averaging 787,920 pesetas per patient, including 5,291 work absence days.
Impact:
- The findings underscore the considerable economic burden of brucellosis.
- Results justify the implementation of robust preventive measures to mitigate disease spread and costs.
- This research contributes to understanding the economic impact of infectious diseases in public health policy.
Abstract:
The socio-economic cost of human brucellosis is analyzed. One hundred and seven patients are included in this study, 75 males (70.09%) and 32 females (29.91), diagnosed of brucellosis in the Internal Medicine Department of the Regional Hospital "Carlos Haya" in Málaga from the 1st of October 1984 to the 31st of December 1986. Thirty seven patients (34.57%) presented some kind of complication. Seventy eight cases (72.89%) were admitted to the hospital resulting in a total of 1.005 hospital admissions with a mean hospital stay of 12.88 days. The total economic cost was 30.724.962 pesetas with a mean patient cost of 287.149 pesetas. The total number of work absence days was 5.291 with a mean 101.7 days per patient and with an accumulated cost in this respect of 49.053.151 pesetas. The total money loss was 84.307.488 pesetas with a mean of 787.920 pesetas per patient. This high cost, together with the high incidence of the disease throughout most of our national territory, clearly justify the need for aggressive preventive measures.