Estimation of Direct and Indirect Costs Because of Common Infections in Toddlers Attending Day Care Centers

1999103 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hélène Carabin · McGill University

Theresa W. Gyorkos · McGill University

Julio C. Soto · Centre Integre de Sante et de Services Sociaux de Laval

J.R. Penrod · McGill University

L. Joseph · McGill University

Jean‐Paul Collet · Jewish General Hospital

Abstract

The originality of this study was to comprehensively include all costs associated with the care of an ill child attending DCCs. Future research should aim at finding economical ways to decrease illness frequency in toddlers attending day care centers and subsequently the costs they incur.

Topics & Keywords

Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Infant Health and Development Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 103, Issue 3, pp. 556-564

DOI: 10.1542/peds.103.3.556

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