New Zealand
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Demographics[edit | edit source]
It is estimated that there are around 20,000 people with ME/CFS in New Zealand, with a significant estimated economic cost of $30,000 – $40,000/year/affected family.[1] This represents a prevalence of 0.45% of the population.
Auckland, the largest and most populous area in New Zealand, has an estimated 6000 people living with ME/CFS.[2]
Medical guidelines[edit | edit source]
National health department[edit | edit source]
Government health insurance[edit | edit source]
Private health insurance[edit | edit source]
Access to care[edit | edit source]
Social security and disability benefits[edit | edit source]
Patient groups[edit | edit source]
National[edit | edit source]
Regional[edit | edit source]
- List of local support groups (ANZMES)
- ME Auckland
Research[edit | edit source]
Research groups[edit | edit source]
Researchers[edit | edit source]
Clinicians[edit | edit source]
Clinics[edit | edit source]
Notable patients[edit | edit source]
- Richie Barnett (Former Rugby League footballer)