Browsing by Subject "Cost-effectiveness"
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Cost-based optimisation of chronic heart disease interventions
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death by non-communicable diseases. The severity of CHD places a large economic strain on the individual, thus the need for preventative strategies. Personalising such ... -
A cost-effectiveness analysis of options for reducing pollution in Khayelitsha township, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)Average levels of PM10 pollutants in Khayelitsha, a poor informal settlement nears Cape Town, are unusually high. The contributory factors are the burning of household waste, wood and used tyres; vehicular emissions; and ... -
Pharmacoeconomic modelling for policy decision-making : the case of sofosbuvir for hepatitis C infection in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The main purpose of this study was to empower policy-makers to make informed decisions about the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in light of the vast array of novel treatments being developed for this disease. A two-dimensional ... -
Usage patterns and cost analysis of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors using a medical aid claims database
(North-West University, 2004)ACE inhibitors have been widely used in the treatment of certain diseases of the cardiovascular system, the major use being hypertension, since all ACE inhibitors are prescribed for its treatment. ACE inhibitors is also ...
