Diarrhea Associated Costs among Children Less Than 5 Years of Age from Health Care Provider and Social Perspectives in Albania

Abstract

Background: Diarrheal diseases count for a considerable proportion of morbidity, mortality and elevated use of health services and costs, especially in developing countries. In limited resource countries like Albania, it is essential to assess the costs associated with diarrhea, from health provider and social perspective, as a first step toward prioritization of interventions.