Economic burden of mesothelioma
| Based on 427 cases in 2011 | All cases | Per case | ||
| Total healthcare costs | $C23 212 416 | $C54 393 | ||
| Healthcare sector treatment costs | $C17 130 994 | $C40 143 | ||
| Out-of-pocket costs | $C6 081 422 | $C14 251 | ||
| Total productivity and output costs | $C117 844 178 | $C276 143 | ||
| Wage and salary costs | $C26 501 873 | $C62 102 | ||
| Fringe benefit costs | $C3 710 262 | $C 8 694 | ||
| Home production costs | $C87 632 043 | $C205 347 | ||
| Total friction costs | $C2 360 170 | $C5 531 | ||
| Total informal care giving costs | $C5 790 544 | $C13 569 | ||
| Total insurance administration costs | $C36 886 993 | $C86 437 | ||
| Healthcare administration costs | $C2 574 720 | $C6 033 | ||
| Workers’ compensation administration costs | $C34 312 273 | $C80 404 | ||
| Total health-related quality of life costs | $C296,303,160 | $C694 325 | ||
| Overall total costs | $C482 397 461 | $C1 130 398 | ||
*2011 Canadian dollars.