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The Cost of Epilepsy in the United States: An Estimate from Population‐Based Clinical and Survey Data
Epilepsia · 2000 · Vol. 41(3) · pp. 342–351
Charles E. Begley✉(The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)Melissa Famulari(The University of Texas at Austin)John F. Annegers(The University of Texas at Austin)David R. Lairson(The University of Texas at Austin)Thomas F. Reynolds(The University of Texas at Austin)Sharon P. Coan(The University of Texas at Austin)Stephanie DubinskyMichael NewmarkCynthia L. Leibson(Mayo Clinic)E. L. So(Mayo Clinic)Walter A. Rocca(Mayo Clinic)
Abstract
Direct costs attributable to epilepsy are below previous estimates. Indirect costs adjusted for the socioeconomic conditions of patients are above previous estimates. Findings indicate that epilepsy is unique in the large proportion of costs that are productivity-related, justifying further investment in the development of effective interventions.
Epilepsy research and treatmentPharmacological Effects and Toxicity StudiesCystic Fibrosis Research AdvancesEpilepsyIndirect costsPopulationSocioeconomic statusComorbidityMedicineEarningsEconomic costTotal costDemography
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AdultAnticonvulsantsCosts and Cost AnalysisDirect Service CostsEpilepsyHealth SurveysHumansMathematicsMinnesotaRegression AnalysisSocioeconomic FactorsTexasUnited StatesComorbidityIncidence
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