Life expectancy and the value of early detection

Article Abstract:

A model evidencing the advantages, in terms of health, life and costs, of early detection of asymptomatic diseases, is presented. The model also assesses the cost benefits of such detection based on age variation.

HEALTH SERVICES, Diagnostic Procedures, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Diagnosis, Diseases

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An economic analysis of life expectancy by gender with application to the United States

Article Abstract:

The effects of economic issues on human long life are analyzed via an economic model. The analysis presents the difference in life span among men and women in US from 1940s to 1990s.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic development, Gender studies

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Biases from omitted risk effects in standard gamble utilities

Article Abstract:

The elements of expected utility theory are analyzed in context of recipient evaluations of health interventions outcomes.

Asset & Risk Management, Risk management, Utility theory, Utility functions

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