FRI0576 Economic Impact of Lower-Limb Osteoarthritis Worldwide: A Systematic Review of Cost-of-Illness Studies

Volume: 75, Issue: Suppl 2, Pages: 650.1 - 650
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Abstract

Background

Lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) is an expanding public health problem owing to the aging of the population and increase in obesity prevalence. Knowledge of the economic burden is limited.

Objectives

An overview of the economic consequences – overall costs as well as cost breakdown (direct and indirect) – of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) worldwide.

Methods

A systematic literature search of EMBASE, MEDLINE,...
Paper Details
Title
FRI0576 Economic Impact of Lower-Limb Osteoarthritis Worldwide: A Systematic Review of Cost-of-Illness Studies
Published Date
Jun 1, 2016
Volume
75
Issue
Suppl 2
Pages
650.1 - 650
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