Targeted versus universal prevention. a resource allocation model to prioritize cardiovascular prevention
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes mellitus brings an increased risk for cardiovascular complications and patients profit from prevention. This prevention also suits the general population. The question arises what is a better strategy: target the general pop...
Main Authors: | Hoogenveen Rudolf T, Jacobs-van der Bruggen Monique O, van Baal Pieter M, Feenstra Talitha L, Kommer Geert-Jan, Baan Caroline A |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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Series: | Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation |
Online Access: | http://www.resource-allocation.com/content/9/1/14 |
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