Indirect Costs and Family Burden of Pediatric Crohn's Disease in the United States

Background: Crohn's disease (CD) negatively impacts patient quality of life and results in greater healthcare utilization. For pediatric CD patients, the burden also extends to their caregivers. We aimed to estimate work loss and productivity costs among caregivers of pediatric CD patients. Methods: Data were from Truven MarketScan databases (2000–2012). Patients were
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