Jacob, JobyJoseph, Tej KSrinivasan, RajanKompithra, Rajeev ZachariahSimon, AnnaKang, Gagandeep2016-12-012016-12-012016-07Joby Jacob, Tej K Joseph, Rajan Srinivasan, Rajeev Zachariah Kompithra, Anna Simon and Gagandeep Kang. Direct and Indirect Costs of Pediatric Gastroenteritis in Vellore, India. Indian Pediatrics. 2016 Jul; 53(7): 642- 642-644.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/179137Objective: To determine costs of pediatric gastroenteritis in out-patient and in-patient facilities. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of children with acute gastroenteritis attending out-patient clinic (n=30) or admitted in the ward (n=30) for management in the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India from July-September 2014 to estimate direct (drugs, tests, consultation/hospitalization) and indirect (travel, food, lost wages) costs associated with the episode. Results: Median direct and indirect costs were Rs 590 and Rs 190 for out-patient management and Rs 7258 and Rs. 610 for hospitalization, constituting 1.1% and 11% of median annual household income, respectively. Conclusions: Escalating healthcare costs need tracking for evaluation of interventions.enDiarrheaEpidemiologyHealthcare expenditureArticle