The socioeconomic burden of acromegaly
Abstract
Acromegaly is a rare and insidious disease characterized by chronic excess growth hormone, leading to various morphological changes and
systemic complications. Despite its low prevalence, acromegaly poses a significant socioeconomic burden on patients and healthcare
systems. This review synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the psychosocial burden, disability, impact on daily life, and cost of
acromegaly disease, focusing on the quality of life, partnership, medical care and treatment afflictions, participation in daily activities,
professional and leisure impairment, and cost of treatment for acromegaly and its comorbidities. It also examines management strategies,
coping mechanisms, and interventions aimed at alleviating this burden. A comprehensive understanding of the extent of the socioeconomic
burden in acromegaly is crucial to develop effective strategies to improve treatment and care. Further research is warranted to explore the
myriad factors contributing to this burden, as well as the efficacy of interventions to alleviate it, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for
patients with acromegaly.
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