Retrospective study reveals economic burden and DALYs associated with traffic crashes in Kaski, highlighting health policy needs for uninsured and unemployed individuals.
Key Points
Over one-third of RTC victims were aged 25–44 years, and males comprised 60.7% of the population.
Each road traffic crash cost about US$391 while the disability-adjusted life-years were estimated at US$82 each.
Retrospective cross-sectional study among 107 RTC victims evaluated sociodemographic factors and medical costs.
Economic disparities indicated longer recovery for uninsured and unemployed individuals, pointing to urgent health policy implications.