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Reducing the global burden of depression: population-level analysis of intervention cost-effectiveness in 14 world regions
- Authors:
- CHISHOLM Dan, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 184(5), May 2004, pp.393-403.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
International evidence on the cost and effects of interventions for reducing the global burden of depression remain scarce. The aim was to estimate the population-level cost-effectiveness of evidence-based depression interventions and their contribution towards reducing current burden. Primary-care-based depression interventions were modelled at the level of whole populations in 14 epidemiological subregions of the world. Total population-level costs (in international dollars or I$) and effectiveness (disability adjusted life years (DALYs) averted) were combined to form average and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios. Evaluated interventions have the potential to reduce the current burden of depression by 10–30%. Pharmacotherapy with older antidepressant drugs, with or without proactive collaborative care, are currently more cost-effective strategies than those using newer antidepressants, particularly in lower-income subregions. Even in resource-poor regions, each DALYaverted by efficient depression treatments in primary care costs less than 1 year of average per capita income, making such interventions a cost-effective use of health resources. However, current levels of burden can only be reduced significantly if there is a substantial increase in treatment coverage.
Health survey for England 2005: health of older people: volume 1: general health and function
- Editors:
- CRAIG Rachel, MINDELL Jennifer, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 144p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The Health Survey for England is conducted annually and collects information about a representative sample of the general population. It is vital to our understanding of the health situation and behaviours of the public in England and helps to ensure that policies are informed by these data. The survey combines information gathered through interviewing the sampled respondents, including a wealth of socio-demographic variables, with objective measures of health, such as blood pressure measurements, and analyses of blood samples. Thus we can study the inter-relationship of the characteristics and circumstances of adults and their children, with their health situation. The 2005 survey focuses on the health of older people, looking at far ranging topics including chronic disease, social capital and mental health.
Health survey for England 2005: health of older people: volume 5: methodology and documentation
- Editors:
- CRAIG Rachel, MINDELL Jennifer, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 236p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The Health Survey for England is conducted annually and collects information about a representative sample of the general population. It is vital to our understanding of the health situation and behaviours of the public in England and helps to ensure that policies are informed by these data. The survey combines information gathered through interviewing the sampled respondents, including a wealth of socio-demographic variables, with objective measures of health, such as blood pressure measurements, and analyses of blood samples. Thus we can study the inter-relationship of the characteristics and circumstances of adults and their children, with their health situation. The 2005 survey focuses on the health of older people, looking at far ranging topics including chronic disease, social capital and mental health. Volume 5 is on methodology and documentation.
Health survey for England 2005: health of older people: volume 4: mental health and wellbeing
- Editors:
- CRAIG Rachel, MINDELL Jennifer, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Information Centre for Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The Health Survey for England is conducted annually and collects information about a representative sample of the general population. It is vital to our understanding of the health situation and behaviours of the public in England and helps to ensure that policies are informed by these data. The survey combines information gathered through interviewing the sampled respondents, including a wealth of socio-demographic variables, with objective measures of health, such as blood pressure measurements, and analyses of blood samples. Thus we can study the inter-relationship of the characteristics and circumstances of adults and their children, with their health situation. The 2005 survey focuses on the health of older people, looking at far ranging topics including chronic disease, social capital and mental health.
Quality in later life: rights, rhetoric and reality: British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference, (30th:Stirling; 2002, 31 August-2 September)
- Editors:
- TESTER S, ARCHIBALD C, ROWLINGS C, TURNER S
- Publisher:
- Department of Applied Social Science, University of Stirling
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 294p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
These conference papers explore the issue of quality in later life, the factors that affect older people's experience and their understanding of what matters to them. Gerontologists have much to contribute both to analysis and the promotion of quality in old age. This contribution continues to develop the means by which older people, including those with significant mental or physical disabilities can make themselves participate in the debates by defining their own experiences and what makes a difference to them.