One Argument Against Economic Models That Use QALY Metrics Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

One argument against economic models that use QALY metrics is that they discriminate against:

• A) the elderly.
• B) those with AIDS.
• C) some minority populations.
• D) people living in poverty.

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, which is initially growing separately from the shaft.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue found at the ends of bones and in the interiors of vertebral bones, characterized by a porous, honeycomb structure.

Cranium

The part of the skull that encases the brain, protecting it and supporting facial structures.

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate found in children and adolescents, located in the metaphysis at the ends of long bones, where bone growth occurs.