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Allergies
Studies from University Hospital add new findings in the area of allergies
April 5th, 2008
According to recent research from Nancy, France, "The prevalence of severe anaphylaxis, between 1 and 3 per 10 000, has increased sharply over recent years, with a rate of lethality of 1%. The economic burden is unknown." "The aim of this study was to estimate the economic costs of anaphylaxis, including direct costs of treatment, hospitalization, preventive and long-care measures, and the indirect cost: absenteeism. Analysis of 402 patients of anaphylaxis declared by 384 allergists was reported to the Allergy Vigilance Network. The global cost was estimated from the national data of hospital admissions: ICD-10 coding available for 2003, 2004 and 2005. Three...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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