Analysis of Shenzhen Universal Infant Hepatitis B Immunization Strategy:Cost-effectiveness Analysis Based on Markov Model / 中国卫生经济
Chinese Health Economics
; (12): 59-61, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Objective: To optimize the Shenzhen universal infant hepatitis B immunization method. Methods: To analyze the long effectiveness of different immunization strategies and disease transition after hepatitis B virus infection by using cost-effectiveness method through decision-tree and Markov models among the Shenzhen newborns cohort in 2010 based on the local parameters. Results:Through the current strategies, the program of screening all pregnant women for HBsAg and vaccinating newborns of single-positive mothers combing with HBIG and vaccine would not only prevent more new cases, hepatic carcinoma and related deaths; but also gain more living years and QALYs. From the social prospect, it will save about RMB 40 million compared with the current program. Conclusion: It is suggested that Shenzhen Government should amend the current universal infant hepatitis B immunization program to gain more economic and social benefits.
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Health_economic_evaluation
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Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Health Economics
Year:
2013
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Article