10:832:346 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Measles Vaccine, Ice Bucket Challenge, Eval
11 Jul 2017
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The number of measles-related deaths has decreased 79% from 546,800 at the beginning of the century to 114,900 in 2014. New data by who estimates that 17. 1 million lives have been saved since 2000, largely due to increased vaccination coverage against this highly contagious viral disease. Rates of first dose of the measles vaccine increased globally from 72% to 85% between. 2000 and 2010, but it has remained unchanged the past 4 years. (2014 data sets) Using theory, evidence-base, research to design interventions, program materials. Contribute to scientific knowledge on public health interventions. Estimated to have saved/averted . 9 billion in health care costs related to smoking. Cost is minimal (instructors, space, food and training). Estimated to reduce number of er visits in participants. Equals national savings of . 3 billion if 5% of americans with 1 or more chronic disease reached by program. A trend in moving towards evidence-based medicine, practices. Example: just lost grant due to 800 applicants (only ,500).
