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The economic evaluation of human papillomavirus vaccination strategies against cervical cancer in women in Lao PDR: a mathematical modelling approach.

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Background

Cervical cancer, a preventable disease, is the third leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Since many cervical cancers are linked to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, vaccination against this virus may lead to a reduction in these types of cancer. The study described here is the first to compare the cost-effectiveness of different HPV vaccination options in Lao PDR.

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1186/s12913-016-1662-5

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Grant:
Major Overseas Programme
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Francophone University Association More from this funder
Publisher:
BioMed Central Publisher's website
Journal:
BMC Health Services Research Journal website
Volume:
16
Issue:
1
Pages:
418
Publication date:
2016-08-01
Acceptance date:
2016-08-12
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EISSN:
1472-6963
Pmid:
27549921
Language:
English
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pubs:640617
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uuid:a9abf66e-85bf-4b91-90ed-f41ec84aed72
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pubs:640617
Source identifiers:
640617
Deposit date:
2017-10-17

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