National and State Societal Costs of Schizophrenia in the US in 2024

What was the economic burden of schizophrenia in 2024 in the US?In this economic evaluation representing an estimated 3 070 739 adults living with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in the US, the 2024 societal burden of schizophrenia was estimated at $366.8 billion, with per-person costs of $119 436. Health care made up less than half of direct costs and just 9% of the total; indirect costs including lost productivity, premature mortality, and unpaid caregiving accounted for the largest share.These findings suggest a substantial, multisector schizophrenia-related economic burden with state-level variation, highlighting the need for coordinated care and cross-sector responses.

Corresponding Author: Holly B. Krasa, MS, Schizophrenia hbkrasa@gmail.com).

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