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tnt_battle

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Which of the following statements about QALYs is true?
 
  As QALYs decrease, DALYs increase.
  If an individual loses half of his quality of life for the last 10 years of his life, he
  has lost 10 QALYs.
  Subjective experience of vitality is not considered in the calculation of QALYs.
  QALYs are not very useful in evaluating the costs and benefits of medical
  interventions.

Question 2

An individual who is completely well and is enjoying perfect vitality is said to have a QALY score for the year of
 
  0.
  0.5.
  1.
  100.


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TheDev123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

As QALYs decrease, DALYs increase.

Answer to Question 2

1.


tnt_battle

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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