Decomposing cross-country differences in quality adjusted life expectancy: the impact of value sets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The validity, reliability and cross-country comparability of summary measures of population health (SMPH) have been persistently debated. In this debate, the measurement and valuation of nonfatal health outcomes have been defined as...

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Main Authors: Oppe Mark, van Baal Pieter, Heijink Richard, Koolman Xander, Westert Gert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Online Access:http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/9/1/17