The Direct Medical Costs of Diseases Associated with Human Papillomavirus Infection in Manitoba, Canada

ConclusionsOverall, the average direct medical cost of HPV infection was $720 per newborn. The economic burden of HPV remains significant, although changes in cervical screening guidelines, prompted by the introduction of a public HPV vaccine program, appear to have promoted a promising trend towards lower costs.

Source: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy - January 4, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research