John Ngiabi
$20/hr
Writing, research, presentation, project management and data analysis.
- Reply rate:
- -
- Availability:
- Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
- Location:
- Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- Experience:
- 4 years
Poster
ο»ΏHeart Disease & Stroke: A Major Healthcare Challenge
The Burden on the Healthcare System
Leading Cause of Death β 944,800 deaths annually (CDC, 2024).
π° Economic Impact β Direct medical costs: $254 billion; Lost productivity: $168 billion per year.
π Projected Costs β By 2050, costs could reach $2 trillion
Costs & Resource Utilization
Expensive Diagnostics β Echocardiograms, angiograms (Strilciuc et al., 2021).
π Costly Surgeries β Bypass surgeries.
π₯ Medication & Rehabilitation β Multidisciplinary care involving specialists.
π Emergency Hospitalization β High rates due to heart attacks & strokes.
Impact of Pharmaceutical Costs
π Multiple Medications Required
Atorvastatin (Lipitor): $150/month (without insurance).
Clopidogrel (Plavix): $140/month (without insurance).
Metoprolol: $30/month (without insurance).
π Insurance Reduces Costs (Medicare Part D)
Atorvastatin: $10-$20/month (Urbich et al., 2020).
Clopidogrel: $15-$25/month.
Metoprolol: $5-$10/month.
