Table 5.
Additional direct health care costs incurred due to LHL (by type of chronic disease group) in the Blacktown LGA (Domain 9).
| Type of Chronic Disease Group | Direct Health Care Cost ($) | Direct Health Care Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disorders | 1,866,019 | 22.2 |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | 1,680,558 | 20.0 |
| Mental illness | 1,563,722 | 18.6 |
| Cancer | 1,337,973 | 15.9 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 661,653 | 7.9 |
| Respiratory disorders | 689,221 | 8.2 |
| Diabetes | 606,196 | 7.2 |
| Preventive care (sub-total) | 768,906 (9.1%) | |
| Tertiary care (sub-total) | 7,636,435 (90.9%) | |
| Total | 8,405,342 | 100.0 |