Nationwide economic analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis in the Brazilian healthcare system over seven years (2015-2022): a population-based studyResearch in context

• Main Authors: Beatriz Barreto-Duarte (Author), Klauss Villalva-Serra (Author), Vanessa M.S. Campos (Author), Marcelo Cordeiro-Santos (Author), Afrânio L. Kritski (Author), Mariana Araújo-Pereira (Author), Moreno M. Rodrigues (Author), Bruno B. Andrade (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global challenge and disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. This study analyses the economic burden of pulmonary TB in Brazil, focusing on direct healthcare costs. It also evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the Directly Observed Treatme...