Table 2 Classification of costs and economic impact on individuals and society
From: The economic burden of diabetes in India: a review of the literature
Economic impact on individual and household | Economic impact on health sector and economic sector | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Direct costs | Hospital, transport, drug costs, foods | Direct costs (health sector) | Inpatient care, outpatient care (GPs, district hospitals, pharmacy), long-term care |
Indirect costs | Loss of income associated with morbidity, mortality and disability | Indirect costs (economic sector) | Costs due to absenteeism, permanent disability and mortality |