Evaluating the Benefits of Ameliorating Serious Cardiovascular Disease-An Application of the Hedonic Pricing Method
Resource
經濟論文叢刊, 36(1), 001-037
Journal
經濟論文叢刊
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
1
Pages
001-037
Date Issued
2008-03
Date
2008-03
Author(s)
Lee, C.H.
Fu, T.T.
Abstract
This paper uses the hedonic price method (HPM) to evaluate the benefits from ameliorating serious cardiovascular disease. Data from the CVDFACTS project and NHI are used for the empirical analysis. Results using the quadratics model show that if we can ameliorate risk factors, such as hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes, among serious cardiovascular disease sufferers so that the risk levels are no higher than found in the general population the cost of medical service can be reduced NT$1,070, 423 and 418 million respectively. Using the log-linear model, results are NT$1,570, 508 and 1,130 respectively. Compared to cholesterol and diabetes, hypertension is relatively easy to ameliorate and the benefit is higher. In order to effectively prevent serious cardiovascular disease, the government needs to shift medical resources towards improving hypertension.
Subjects
嚴重型心臟血管疾病
風險因子
特徵價格法
serious cardiovascular disease
risk factors
hedonic price method
SDGs
Type
journal article