Economics of Chronic Diseases (EConDA)

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1. Seek consensus among relevant experts, policy makers and international organisations on the methodology for measuring cost-effectiveness of interventions to prevent, screen and treat chronic diseases taking into consideration the cost of externalities.

2. Develop a demonstration model for integrated approaches to address cost-effectiveness of various interventions for chronic disease prevention, particularly to demonstrate the differential effects of interventions on various population sub groups.

PROJECT Consortium

Associated Partners: UK Health Forum (Project Leader), European Heart Network (Belgium), European Society of Cardiology (France), Health Equalities Group (UK), International Diabetes Federation Europe (Belgium), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Lithuania), National Institute of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge, IP (Portugal), University of Groningen (Netherlands)

Collaborating Partners: World Health Organization, Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development, European Society for Medical Oncology (Switzerland), European Cancer Organisation (Belgium), European Respiratory Society (Belgium), European Kidney Health Alliance (Belgium), European Association for the Study of the Liver (Switzerland), University of Helsinki (Finland), Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes (UK)