A study of the economic burden of cholera in Africa found that 110,837 cases of cholera reported in 2007 resulted in an economic loss of $43.3 million, $60 million and $72.7 million US dollars, assuming life expediencies of 40, 53 and 73 years respectively.
Full Citation:
Kirigia, J.M., Gambo, L.G., Yolouide, A., et al. 2009. Economic burden of cholera in the WHO African Region. BMC International Health and Human Rights. 9(8).
Title of Article: Economic burden of cholera in the WHO African Region
Author(s): Kirigia, J.M., Gambo, L.G., Yolouide, A., et al
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Name: BMC International Health and Human Rights
Publication Volume: 9(8)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2691726/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1186/1472-698X-9-8