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Table 4 Direct cost (medical and non-medical) of osteoporotic fractures (per patient) during the year after the fracture

From: Direct costs of common osteoporotic fractures (Hip, Vertebral and Forearm) in Iran

Cost Item

Type of fracture

Hip

Vertebra

Forearm

Mean cost(US$)

% of total

Mean cost(US$)

% of total

Mean cost(US$)

% of total

Direct medical cost

3,029.67

56.30

2,316.59

77.72

924.90

76.48

Direct non-medical cost

2,351.63

43.70

664.18

22.28

284.40

23.52

Total cost

5,381.30

100.00

2,980.78

100.00

1,209.30

100.00