A cost-of-illness analysis is conducted for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following variables would be expected to be included in such a study?
a. Comparison of costs with the assumption that the outcomes of all interventions are equal
b. Client preferences regarding treatment options and life-years saved
c. Direct costs of medical services and indirect costs from loss of productivity due to illness
d. The outcome of treatment in terms of a natural health unit (reduction in serum glucose level)
ANS: C
A cost-of-illness analysis measures both direct and indirect costs associated with an illness. The other choices refer to cost-minimization, cost-utility, and cost-effectiveness analyses, respective-ly.
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