Table 1 Direct cost of CNCDs of individuals who sought care in MWK
From: The economic burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in rural Malawi: an observational study
| Â | Mean | Median | Inter-quartile range | Direct medical cost as % of direct cost of illness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total CNCD sample (n = 298) | 854.82 | 150 | (500, 0) | 75.0 % |
Chronic pain conditions (n = 89) | 464.83 | 200 | (400, 0) | 79.0 % |
Chronic respiratory conditions (n = 56) | 530.89 | 50 | (600, 0) | 72.5 % |
Chronic cardiovascular conditions (n = 60) | 1617.83 | 150 | (810, 0) | 60.6 % |
Chronic sense organ conditions (n = 32) | 410.31 | 150 | (500, 15) | 82.5 % |
Chronic neuropsychiatric conditions (n = 25) | 1677.60 | 450 | (1000, 100) | 73.8 % |
Chronic digestive conditions (n = 29) | 416.38 | 150 | (300, 0) | 80.5 % |