Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Mortality trends, years of potential life lost, and costs of premature mortality due to cystic fibrosis in Colombia, 2005–2023
By Jenifer Paola Maestre-Gutiérrez, Mayra Alejandra Otero-Calle, Bruno Gutiérrez and 1 others.
Abstract
Introduction
In Colombia, cystic fibrosis (CF) appears to be underdiagnosed and is associated with high premature mortality and substantial societal costs.
Objective
To examine trends in CF mortality, years of potential life lost (YPLL), and the costs associated with premature mortality in Colombia between 2005 and 2023.