Introduction This study aimed to evaluate mathematical algorithms that could quantify the
burden of disease in Hungary and to determine the extent of savings in sick-allowance
which could be achieved if inactive lifestyles could be reduced. Methods Data was collected
from the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund Administration, the Central
Administration for the National Pension Insurance, the Hungarian Central Statistical Office,
and a national large-sample survey (n= 1158). Direct costs and indirect burden of various …