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A medical intervention lying on a steeper portion of the aggregate cost-benefit curve indicates a major benefit for a relatively modest cost. An example of such an intervention would be:
Suggested Answer: B
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43 comments · newest first
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Isadora
11 months ago
Not so sure about that, the cost of vaccines can add up too.
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Gianna
11 months ago
Surprised this is even a question, A is the clear choice!
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Rene
11 months ago
Really? I thought lung transplants had better outcomes.
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Fidelia
11 months ago
Definitely A, it's a no-brainer.
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Iraida
12 months ago
Childhood immunizations save lives for a low cost!
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Salome
12 months ago
Purchasing MRI scanners sounds like it could be beneficial, but I wonder if the cost is really modest compared to the benefits they provide.
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Pilar
12 months ago
I think we did a practice question about interventions that provide significant public health benefits, and childhood immunizations came up as a clear winner there.
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Taryn
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like lung transplants are really expensive and might not fit the "modest cost" part of the question.
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Carylon
1 year ago
I remember studying cost-benefit analysis, and I think childhood immunizations are often highlighted as a great example of high benefit for low cost.
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Donette
1 year ago
This is a good test of my understanding of data privacy and security requirements. I feel pretty confident that I can work through this step-by-step and arrive at the correct answer.
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Pamella
1 year ago
This is a good test of understanding lean principles and how to apply them in the real world. I think option A is the strongest choice to increase resilience without abandoning lean.
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Reuben
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The terms "erosion" and "erosion-corrosion" sound similar, so I'll need to carefully consider the differences between them.
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Lashandra
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options. I'll need to re-read the question and think about the different link formats before selecting an answer.
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Shenika
1 year ago
Childhood immunizations for the win! It's like getting the most bang for your buck. Although, I do wonder if the cost of storing all those vaccines in a fridge the size of a small country might offset the savings a bit.
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Marget
1 year ago
D: True, but childhood immunizations have a higher benefit-cost ratio.
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Allene
1 year ago
C: Lung transplants, on the other hand, are much more costly but also life-saving.
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Vallie
1 year ago
B: I agree, it's a cost-effective way to prevent diseases.
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Edna
1 year ago
A: Childhood immunizations are definitely a major benefit for a modest cost.
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Dortha
1 year ago
Purchasing MRI scanners to supplement CT scanners? That's an interesting option, but I'm not sure the benefits would be that major compared to the cost. Seems like a flatter part of the curve to me.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
Care for an anencephalic infant? That's a tough one. The benefits seem pretty minimal, but the costs can be astronomical. I don't think that fits the description of a steep part of the curve.
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Donte
1 year ago
C) care for an anencephalic infant.
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Quinn
1 year ago
B) lung transplants.
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Derick
1 year ago
A) childhood immunizations.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I'm not so sure. Lung transplants can be incredibly beneficial for patients with end-stage lung disease, even if the cost is high. Isn't that the kind of intervention that would be on a steep part of the curve?
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Andree
1 year ago
D) purchasing MRI scanners to supplement CT scanners.
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Tracie
1 year ago
C) care for an anencephalic infant.
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Hobert
1 year ago
B) lung transplants.
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Yuki
1 year ago
A) childhood immunizations.
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Emeline
1 year ago
D) purchasing MRI scanners to supplement CT scanners.
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Viola
1 year ago
C) care for an anencephalic infant.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
B) lung transplants.
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Junita
1 year ago
C: Care for an anencephalic infant is a very difficult and complex issue in terms of cost and benefit.
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Edward
1 year ago
B: Lung transplants are indeed beneficial, but they are not as cost-effective as childhood immunizations.
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Marsha
1 year ago
A) childhood immunizations.
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Alethea
1 year ago
A: Childhood immunizations are actually considered to be on a steeper portion of the cost-benefit curve.
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Maxima
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think lung transplants could also be a major benefit for a relatively modest cost.
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Lino
1 year ago
I agree with Odelia, childhood immunizations have major benefits for a modest cost.
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Carissa
2 years ago
Childhood immunizations definitely seem like the correct answer here. The benefits of preventing deadly diseases like polio and measles are huge, and the cost is relatively modest compared to something like a lung transplant.
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Tennie
1 year ago
D: Purchasing MRI scanners could be beneficial, but the cost might outweigh the benefits.
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Nu
1 year ago
C: Care for an anencephalic infant would be a difficult decision, the cost might be high.
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Carey
1 year ago
B: I think lung transplants could also be a major benefit, but the cost is much higher.
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Winfred
1 year ago
A: I agree, childhood immunizations have a major benefit for a modest cost.
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Odelia
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) childhood immunizations.