Economic burden of dengue in Puerto Rico, 2010–2023

Key Points

• Dengue incurs significant economic burden, impacting healthcare systems and community finances.
• Annual incidence rates increased, leading to heightened healthcare costs in Puerto Rico from 2010 to 2023.
• Observational analysis assesses healthcare datasets to quantify economic impacts across the timeline.
• Highlights the need for public health strategies to mitigate dengue’s economic consequences and improve community health.