Economic burden due to COVID-19 in a Colombian Caribbean state, 2020 and 2021.

Fernando Salcedo-Mejía Lina Moyano-Tamara Josefina Zakzuk Ana Milena Lozano Héctor Serrano-Coll Bertha Gastelbondo Salim Mattar Velilla Nelson Rafael Alvis Zakzuk Nelson J Alvis-Zakzuk Nelson Alvis Guzmán

Published in: Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil (2024)

COVID-19 economic cost was mainly due to direct medical costs. This study provided evidence of the economic burden faced by households due to COVID-19, with the most vulnerable households bearing much of the burden on their income.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
mental health
physical activity
risk factors