This study investigated the cost-effectiveness of multiple interventions against childhood pneumonia (including vaccination) and found that different combinations of expanded vaccine coverage with community or facility-based management, nutritional programs, or indoor air pollution measures maximized child health by providing the greatest health yield per dollar spent.
Full Citation:
Niessen, L., ten Hove, A., Hilderink, H., et al. 2009. Comparative impact assessment of child pneumonia interventions. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 87.
Title of Article: Comparative impact assessment of child pneumonia interventions
Author(s): Niessen, L., ten Hove, A., Hilderink, H., et al
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Name: Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Publication Volume: 87
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686204/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.2471/BLT.08.050872
Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Pneumonia
Immunization Terms: Cost-effectiveness
Countries: Global