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Costs associated with hereditary haemochromatosis in Australia: a cost-of-illness study
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de Graaff, B and Neil, A and Sanderson, K and Yee, KC and Palmer, AJ, Costs associated with hereditary haemochromatosis in Australia: a cost-of-illness study, Australian Health Review, 41, (3) pp. 254-267. ISSN 0156-5788 (2017) [Refereed Article]
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Journal compilation copyright AHHA 2016
DOI: doi:10.1071/AH15188
Abstract
Methods: A national web-based survey of people with haemochromatosis was conducted between November 2013 and February 2015. Participants completed a health survey and resource use diaries. Costs were calculated using a bottom-up approach and calculated in 2015 Australian dollars.
Results: Cost data were available for 157 participants. From a societal perspective, the estimated annual cost of haemochromatosis was A$274 million. The mean (95% confidence interval) cost for symptomatic patients was almost threefold greater than that of asymptomatic patients (A$10 030 (7705–12670) vs A$3701 (2423–5296) respectively). Health sector and productivity-related time loss were the main cost drivers. When extrapolating costs to the Australian population level, asymptomatic haemochromatosis accounted for higher costs than symptomatic haemochromatosis (A$183 million vs A$91 million), reflecting the low clinical penetrance estimate used. Total costs increased when higher clinical penetrance estimates were used.
Conclusion: The present cost-of-illness study, the first to be published for haemochromatosis, found that although costs were substantial, they could be decreased by reducing clinical penetrance. Development of cost-effective strategies to increase early diagnosis is likely to result in better health outcomes for patients and lower total costs.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Haemochromatosis, cost of illness |
| Research Division: | Economics |
| Research Group: | Applied Economics |
| Research Field: | Health Economics |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) |
| Objective Field: | Substance Abuse |
| UTAS Author: | de Graaff, B (Dr Barbara de Graaff) |
| UTAS Author: | Neil, A (Dr Amanda Neil) |
| UTAS Author: | Sanderson, K (Associate Professor Kristy Sanderson) |
| UTAS Author: | Yee, KC (Dr Kwang Yee) |
| UTAS Author: | Palmer, AJ (Professor Andrew Palmer) |
| ID Code: | 111757 |
| Year Published: | 2017 (online first 2016) |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 4 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2016-10-05 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-12-07 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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