Analysis of the cost of anemia for Peru
| Areas | : | Methodologies for research and evaluation of policy and programmes, Health and nutrition |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher/s in charge | : | Lorena Alcazar |
| Other researchers | : | Diego Ocampo, Juan Pablo de la Torre |
| Execution time | : | March 2012 - July 2012 |
Presentation
The purpose of the Project is to prepare a technical document that quantifies and explains the economic costs for the State and the economy of Peruvians, generated as a result of the prevalence of anemia as a public health problem and to propose public policy actions to address the problem.
The specific objectives include:
– Estimating the economic costs generated in the society due to the prevalence of anemia among adults, analyzing and explaining its current consequences for the Peruvian economy.
– Estimating future economic costs that the current prevalence of anemia among children will entail, analyzing and explaining its negative impact on the Peruvian economy.
– Estimating the costs incurred by the State in providing care for the anemia and ensuing health problems.
– Establishing recommendations for decision makers.
