Overview
The health economics of preventive care emphasizes the importance of investing in preventive measures to enhance public health and reduce healthcare costs. By focusing on prevention, healthcare systems can improve health outcomes, decrease the burden of diseases, and ultimately save money. Understan...
Key Terms
Example: Vaccination programs are often evaluated for their cost-effectiveness.
Example: Regular screenings for cancer are preventive services.
Example: A treatment that extends life by 1 year in perfect health equals 1 QALY.
Example: Vaccinations are a form of primary prevention.
Example: Mammograms for breast cancer screening are secondary prevention.
Example: Rehabilitation programs for stroke patients are tertiary prevention.
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Key Concepts
Cost-effectivenessPreventive servicesHealth outcomesEconomic evaluation