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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Published on: May 10, 2024
Economic Burden of Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Nationwide Cost-of-Illness Study
Soran R Bozorg1,2,3, Jonas Söderling4, Karl Mårild5,6
1Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Introduction:
Despite its increasing prevalence, the economic impact of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is understudied.
Methods:
We estimated the societal economic burden of EoE by using real-world data from Swedish health registers.
Results:
Patients with EoE had 45% higher societal cost ($6,290 vs $4,349) compared with the general population, primarily driven by increased healthcare costs ($2,414 vs $1,022), which accounted for 72% of the excess societal cost in EoE.
Discussion:
EoE is associated with a considerable economic burden to society. With the prevalence of EoE still rising, the economic burden of EoE is expected to continue to grow.
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