Federal Statistical Office - Health Costs in Germany Exceeded Half a Trillion Euros in 2024
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Diseases and health problems are on the rise in Germany. In 2024, direct costs of EUR 528.5 billion were incurred for their treatment.
In 2024, Germany's medical costs exceeded half a trillion euros for the first time, more than half of which were for people over 65 years of age.
Disease costs in Germany increased to more than 528 billion euros in 2024.
Expenditure on medical treatments, care, prevention and rehabilitation in Germany is increasing. Per capita costs are over 6000 euros per year. A population group has particularly high sums.
Federal Statistical Office: WIESBADEN (ots) - - Diseases and health problems cause direct costs of 528.5 billion euros - more than half of them in the age group 65 and over - per capita costs for women in 2024 22.5% higher than for men
More than half of the disease costs in 2024 are attributable to people over 65 years of age, cardiovascular disease and dementia. There are large differences between the sexes. The details.
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