Journal article
The economic burden of lung cancer and mesothelioma due to occupational and para-occupational asbestos exposure
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the economic burden of lung cancer and mesothelioma due to occupational and para-occupational asbestos exposure in Canada.
METHODS: We estimate the lifetime cost of newly diagnosed lung cancer and mesothelioma cases associated with occupational and para-occupational asbestos exposure for calendar year 2011 based on the societal perspective. The key cost components considered are healthcare costs, productivity and output …
Authors
Tompa E; Kalcevich C; McLeod C; Lebeau M; Song C; McLeod K; Kim J; Demers PA
Journal
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 74, No. 11,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
11 2017
DOI
10.1136/oemed-2016-104173
ISSN
1351-0711