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Health Economics of Infectious Disease

Health Economics of Infectious Disease refers to the study of how economic principles and methods can be applied to understand the costs, benefits, and resource allocation related to the prevention, control, and treatment of infectious diseases. It encompasses the evaluation of healthcare interventions, the impact of disease on productivity, and the economic burden of infectious diseases on society.

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Health economics of infectious disease is a vital field that examines the financial implications of managing infectious diseases. It involves analyzing costs, benefits, and the overall economic burden of diseases on society. By understanding these factors, health professionals can make informed deci...

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Key Terms

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
A method to compare the relative costs and outcomes of different health interventions.

Example: Evaluating whether a new vaccine is worth its cost compared to existing options.

Direct Costs
Expenses directly related to healthcare services, such as hospital stays and medications.

Example: The cost of treating a patient with tuberculosis.

Indirect Costs
Costs that are not directly tied to healthcare but result from disease, like lost productivity.

Example: A worker missing days due to illness.

Economic Burden
The total cost of a disease to society, including both direct and indirect costs.

Example: The economic burden of influenza during an outbreak.

Public Health Interventions
Actions taken to improve health and prevent disease in populations.

Example: Vaccination campaigns to prevent measles.

Health Policy
Decisions and actions taken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.

Example: Policies promoting access to clean water to reduce disease.

Related Topics

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Study of health issues that transcend national boundaries and require international cooperation.
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Epidemiology
The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations.
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Health Policy Analysis
Examination of health policies to assess their effectiveness and impact on public health.
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Key Concepts

Cost-effectiveness analysisHealth interventionsEconomic burdenPolicy implications