Table 1 An illustration of average cost-effectiveness ratios for four competing hypothetical health care interventions
| Â | Change in cost ($) | Change in health effect (Life-years Gained) | Average cost-effectiveness ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | (ΔC) | (ΔE) | (ΔC) divided by (ΔE) |
Existing Practice | 0 | 0 | Â |
Intervention 1 | 200,000 | 12 | 16,667 |
Intervention 2 | 75,000 | 15 | 5,000 |
Intervention 3 | 300,000 | 250 | 1,200 |
Intervention 4 | 145,000 | 150 | 967 |