Analysis of the Cost of Malaria in Children and Use of Insecticide-treated Bednets in Africa
type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title type="main">Abstract</title> <p>We examine the direct and indirect costs of malaria in children under five years and the benefit of investing in long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets as a preventative policy strategy in 18 African countries. The results indicate that the use of mosquito treated nets can induce a 6.2 percent reduction in outpatient costs, a 6.6 percent reduction in inpatient treatment costs, a 6.3 percent reduction in productivity losses, and a 22.6 percent reduction in disability adjusted life years (DALY), all on an annual basis. </section>
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2014
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Authors: | Musumba, Mark ; Egbendewe-Mondzozo, Aklesso ; McCarl, Bruce A. |
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African Development Review. - African Development Bank, ISSN 1017-6772. - Vol. 26.2014, 1, p. 74-87
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African Development Bank |
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