The Medical journal of Australia
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Editorial Comment
Taking a wide view of what affects health and health care.
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To estimate the health care and societal costs of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) in Australia. ⋯ As the societal costs associated with IRDs are much larger than the health care costs, both contributors should be considered when assessing the cost-effectiveness of interventions for people with IRDs. The increasing loss of income across life reflects the impact of IRDs on employment and career opportunities.