Targeted literature review of the humanistic and economic burden of adult growth hormone deficiency

Background: Quality of life (QoL) and health economic data are becoming increasingly important factors in healthcare decision making. While there is a wealth of information establishing the benefit of growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy in adults with growth hormone deficiency (aGHD), recent reviews on the QoL and health economic impact of aGHD and the effect of treatment on these factors is limited.Objective: The aim of this article is to...