A Cost‐Effectiveness Analysis of a Pediatric Operating Room in Uganda☆

doi:10.1016/j.surg.2018.03.023

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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.03.023

A Cost‐Effectiveness Analysis of a Pediatric Operating Room in Uganda☆

Published Nov 1, 2018 · Ava Yap, Arlene Muzira, Maija Cheung

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Constructing a pediatric operating room in Uganda is a cost-effective and worthwhile investment, resulting in a net economic benefit of $5,336,920 per year, or $16,371 per patient.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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