Health care costs and resource utilization for different asthma severity stages in Colombia: a claims data analysis.

Álvaro Flórez-TanusDevian ParraJosefina ZakzukLuis CaraballoNelson Alvis-Guzmán

Published in: The World Allergy Organization journal (2018)

Health services utilization and direct costs of asthma were highly related to disease severity. Nationwide health policies aimed at the effective control of asthma are necessary and would play an important role in reducing the associated economic impact.

Keyphrases

data analysis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
healthcare
lung function
public health
allergic rhinitis
mental health
health insurance
cystic fibrosis
cross sectional