Researchers reviewed the healthcare literature for previously published systemic reports, clinical studies and component cost reports to compile the estimate, which is the first to estimate the full societal costs of HAIs, according to the article.
The study concludes the complete cost of HAIs makes them as problematic as leading public health issues like cancer, heart attack, stroke and diabetes and should merit substantial increases in infection control research and funding.
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