The Cost of Arthritis
2005
The total financial costs of arthritis in New Zealand in 2005 are estimated to be $2.35 billion or 1.6% of GDP. Financial costs comprise health sector costs and indirect costs.
2010
The total financial costs of arthritis in New Zealand in 2010 are estimated to be $3.2 billion or 1.7% of GDP. Financial costs comprise health sector costs and indirect costs.
2018
The total financial costs of arthritis in New Zealand in 2018 are estimated to be $12.2 billion. Financial costs comprise health sector costs, indirect costs, and for the first time, wellbeing costs.