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contexts > demography > vital statistics > life tables > quality-adjusted life years
... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > vital statistics > life tables > quality-adjusted life years
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic measurements > demography > vital statistics > life tables > quality-adjusted life years
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic methods > data collection > vital statistics > life tables > quality-adjusted life years

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quality-adjusted life years  

Definition

  • The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) is a measure of the value of health outcomes. A QALY takes into account both the quantity (survival) and the quality of life generated by healthcare interventions and allows decision makers to compare diverse health interventions using a common measure. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Quality-Adjusted Life Years]

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