Table 2.
The economic burden of asthma in the Gulf.
| Country | Outpatient Costs (%) | Inpatient Stays (%) | Emergency Visits (%) | Medication (%) | Total Direct Costs (USD) | Year | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 20.8 | 43.2 | 29.1 | 6.9 | 208,244,564 | 2005 | Khadadah 2013 [39] |
| Oman | 19.4 | 25.0 | 55.3 | 0.3 | 159,900,761 | 2009 | Al-Busaidi et al. 2013 [40] |
| UAE (Dubai) |
37.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | 23,956,293* | 2009 | Mahboub et al. 2013 [41] |
| UAE (Abu Dhabi) |
45.7 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 30.9 | 28,555,496* | 2011 | Alzaabi et al. 2014 [42] |
*Calculated based on exchange rates 10/02/2020.