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Estimated total cost of ER visits by Kuwaiti nationals due to asthma
| Adults (≥16 years) | Children (5 to <16 years) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of sufferers using government facilities | 84,530 | 58,932 |
| Asthma sufferers needing ER visits per year | 75,232 (89%) | 52,450 (89%) |
| Average number of ER visits per year | 2.38 | 2.46 |
| Total number of ER visits per year | 179,052 | 129,027 |
| Unit cost of an ER visit | KD 55.1 (USD 197) | KD 55.1 (USD 197) |
| Cost of ER visits | KD 9,865,780 (USD 35,277,553) | KD 7,109,374 (USD 25,421,337) |
