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Immunization programs provide opportunities for cost-sharing with other health interventions

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