Is screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm worthwhile?
A calculation is made of the cost for an ultrasound screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysm. From this is derived the cost of a QALY (Quality Adjusted Life Year) for different ages and sex. The cost of a QALY in this programme compares well with other types of screening programme. It is found that a screening programme should include both men and women.
Russell
J G
JG
St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012737:Sex Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography