小児科と治療学
オープンアクセス

概要

Childhood Dengue: An Overview on Cost-of-Illness in Asia

Manouri P Senanayake

Dengue is an increasing public health problem in many regions of the world but Asia is the hardest hit. The economic burden at macro and micro level has been studied to varying extents. This paper reviews published literature on cost of dengue illness in Asia. The search was restricted to three databases, publications in English and from 2002 onwards. Comparisons are made with more comprehensive studies done outside this region and time period. The need for more extensive studies in Asia is highlighted.