Direct costs for outpatient excess body weight treatment in Brazilian children and adolescents attending a public children's hospital

CONCLUSION: The average annual cost of treating excess body weight was R$138,845.00. Weight status and age influenced the cost of treating this disease, with higher costs being observed for individuals with obesity and children over 5 years of age. Additionally, the important deficit in reimbursement by SUS and the small number of other health professionals highlight the need for restructuring this treatment model to ensure its effectiveness, including a substantial increase in government investment.PMID:38608721 | DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2024.03.005
Source: Jornal de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research