<p>Direct and Indirect Costs Associated with Coronary Artery (Heart) Disease in Tabriz, Iran</p>

Abstract

This study estimates the direct (56%) and indirect (44%) costs associated with CAD. The study explores the essential drivers of the costs and provides the magnitude of the burden in terms of the share of GDP. The outcomes can be used in priority setting, in particular for cost benefit analysis, and adopting new policies regarding insurance coverage and equity issues.