Economic burden of dengue in Puerto Rico, 2010–2023
These findings highlight the considerable financial strain of dengue, particularly during epidemics, and underscore the urgent need for enhanced resource allocation, effective prevention strategies, and policy interventions to mitigate the economic impact of future outbreaks.
Authors
- Jomil Torres Aponte
- Melissa Marzan-Rodriguez
- Dania M. Rodriguez
- J. Mac McCullough
- Daniel Camprubí-Ferrer
- Laura E. Adams
- Maile B. Thayer
- Gabriela Paz-Bailey
- Janice Perez-Padilla
- Zachary J. Madewell
- Liliana Sánchez-González
- Vanessa Rivera-Amill
- Aidsa Rivera
- Michael A. Johansson
Institutions
- Boise State University (US)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
- Ponce Health Sciences University (PR)
- Puerto Rico Department of Health (PR)
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (ES)
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ES)
- Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Diseases of Poverty
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-026-01412-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 41.85
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention