Economic Impacts of Oral Conditions in 2019
Author Information
Author(s): M. Jevdjevic, S. Listl
Primary Institution: Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Section for Oral Health, Germany
Hypothesis
The study aims to provide updated estimates for the global, regional, and country-level economic impacts of oral conditions in 2019.
Conclusion
The economic impact of oral conditions amounted to $710B in 2019, with $387B due to direct costs and $323B due to productivity losses.
Supporting Evidence
- Oral conditions affect more than 3.5 billion people worldwide.
- Low-income countries spent an average of $0.52 per capita on dental care, while high-income countries spent $260.
- The total economic burden of oral conditions in 2019 was larger than that for 2010 and 2015.
Takeaway
This study shows that oral health problems cost a lot of money worldwide, with rich countries spending much more on dental care than poor countries.
Methodology
The study used a previously established methodological framework to estimate direct and indirect costs of oral conditions based on data from various sources.
Limitations
Nearly 50% of countries lacked relevant country-level information on dental expenditures, necessitating data imputation.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
US $327B to US $404B for direct costs; US $186B to US $460B for indirect costs.
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