Methodological Considerations in Social Cost Studies of Addictive Substances: A Systematic Literature Review

Frontiers in Public Health

Nick Verhaeghe¹ 

关键词: cost-of-illness;    methodology;    review;    alcohol;    tobacco;    illicit drugs;    psychoactive pharmaceuticals;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2016.00295

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAlcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and psychoactive pharmaceuticals’ use is associated with a higher likelihood of developing several diseases and injuries and, as a consequence, considerable health-care expenditures. There is yet a lack of consistent methodologies to estimate the economic impact of addictive substances to society. The aim was to assess the methodological approaches applied in social cost studies estimating the economic impact of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and psychoactive pharmaceuticals.

【 授权许可】

CC BY