The cost-effectiveness of immunization

Article Abstract:

The World Bank used the measure of Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) to determine the cost-effectiveness of providing immunizations. Cost savings vary from country to country. For every DALY gained, that is the sum years lost from death or disability, immunizations save about $75.

Innovations, Economic aspects, Reports, World Bank, Immunization, Poliomyelitis vaccine

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Paying the price for one's beliefs

Article Abstract:

Some religious groups in the Netherlands refuse to take any type of vaccine in the belief that it sinful. In such communities, it is often the younger members who suffer the consequences of their elders' misguided notions and of not being protected against diseases like poliomyelitis.

Evaluation, Poliomyelitis, Religious aspects, Vaccines, Right to refuse treatment, Treatment refusal

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A price worth paying

Article Abstract:

Tuberculosis is inexpensive to cure compared to many other infectious diseases. About 15 million deaths per year could be prevented with the right efforts by international public health officials. Treatment costs between $20 and $100 per person.

International aspects, Cover Story, Tuberculosis

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