Table 2.
Healthcare expenditure of individuals with MASLD in 2019 in €
| MASLD individuals N = 14,437 (%) | Costs € (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| General practitioner consultations | 13,316 (92%) | 104 (106) |
| Consultations with other professionals * | 12,171 (84%) | 285 (583) |
| Practice nurse consultations | 6670 (46%) | 20 (175) |
| Other paramedical care | 4692 (32%) | 86 (261) |
| Dental care | 8373 (58%) | 74 (137) |
| Laboratory tests | 10,308 (71%) | 71 (153) |
| Medical devices | 6930 (48%) | 144 (591) |
| Audio prostheses | 318 (2%) | 4 (37) |
| Drugs | 13,571 (94%) | 397 (1713) |
| Transportation | 37 (367) | |
| Hospital care | 3898 (27%) | 673 (3244) |
| Total healthcare cost | 1860 (4634) |
SD standard deviation
*Details of other professionals are in Table S1