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Table 7 Overview of parameters varied in the scenario analysis and results of the analyses

From: A cost-effectiveness analysis of community water fluoridation for schoolchildren

Parameter

Best-case%

Reference-case%

Worst-case%

Scenario analysis

   

Discount rate

0

4

10

CWF efficacy

 + 20

100

 − 20

Treatment costs

 + 20

100

 − 20

Treatment life (years)

10 years

12 years

15 years

CWF cost

 − 20

100

 + 20

Depreciation (years)

50 years

30 years

10 years

 

Best-case

Reference-case

Worst-case

Incremental cost (including potential treatment savings) per d3vcft/D3vcMFT prevented €*

5 years

 − 99.30

 − 74.59

 − 46.95

8 years

 − 200.70

 − 106.31

 − 52.07

12 years

 − 502.93

 − 204.44

 − 77.50

Total

 − 227.96

 − 115.67

 − 55.84

  1. *A negative value indicates a net cost saving