Table_2_The economic burden of asthma prior to death: a nationwide descriptive study.DOCX

Background In addition to the clinical burden, asthma is responsible for a high economic burden. However, little is known about the economic burden of asthma prior to death. Objective We performed an economic analysis to describe the costs during 12 and 24 months prior to asthma death between 2013 and 2017 in France. Methods An observational cohort study was established using the French national health insurance database. Direct medical and non-medical costs, as well as costs related to absence from the workplace, were included in the analysis. Results In total, 3,829 patients were included in... Mehr ...