Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research Inc, Summit, NJ 07901, USA.
J Occup Environ Med. 2012 Jan;54(1):48-55. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e31823c13e7.
Determine the prevalence and costs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during three consecutive years: 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey was used for persons with RA. Regressions estimate health care costs and income loss. Absenteeism and age-adjusted workforce participation compared means and rates.
The prevalence of RA was 0.40% in 2004, 0.44% in 2005, and 0.43% in 2006. Health care cost associated with RA was $4422, $2902, and $1882 (all P < 0.01) in 2004, 2005, and 2006, respectively. Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers were employed, 36.8%, 39.5%, and 44% compared with 70.5%, 69.8%, and 71%. Individuals with RA also missed more days of work, 4.86 in 2004 (P = 0.04), 1.70 in 2005 (P = 0.22), and 2.99 in 2006 (P = 0.04). Rheumatoid arthritis reduced income by $2404 (P = 0.03), $2207 (P < 0.001), and $1212 (P = 0.002).
Costs of RA are considerable.
确定类风湿关节炎(RA)在连续三年(2004 年、2005 年和 2006 年)的患病率和成本。
使用医疗支出面板调查来确定患有 RA 的人群。回归估计卫生保健费用和收入损失。缺勤率和年龄调整后的劳动力参与率用于比较平均值和比率。
2004 年、2005 年和 2006 年 RA 的患病率分别为 0.40%、0.44%和 0.43%。与 2004 年、2005 年和 2006 年相比,RA 相关的医疗保健费用分别为 4422 美元、2902 美元和 1882 美元(均 P < 0.01)。与 70.5%、69.8%和 71%相比,患有 RA 的患者的就业率分别为 36.8%、39.5%和 44%。RA 患者缺勤天数也更多,2004 年为 4.86 天(P = 0.04),2005 年为 1.70 天(P = 0.22),2006 年为 2.99 天(P = 0.04)。RA 导致收入减少 2404 美元(P = 0.03)、2207 美元(P < 0.001)和 1212 美元(P = 0.002)。
RA 的成本相当可观。