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| Author: | Zaric, G. S. Brandeau, M. L. Barnett, P. G. |
| Title: | Methadone maintenance and HIV prevention: a cost-effectiveness analysis |
| Journal: | Management Science
2000 : AUG, VOL. 46:8, p. 1013-1031 |
| Index terms: | AIDS COST EFFECTIVENESS DRUG ABUSE HEALTH PUBLIC POLICY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The authors assess the cost-effectiveness of maintenance treatment for heroin addiction, with emphasis on its role in preventing HIV infection. The analysis is based on a dynamic compartmental model of the HIV epidemic among a population of adults, ages 18 to 44. |
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