Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
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- Lifetime HorizonLifetime Time Horizon, Whole-of-Life Horizon
- A time horizon for an economic evaluation extending over the remaining expected lifespan of the population studied, rather than a shorter follow-up period.
T
- Time Horizon Selection HTAHTA Time Horizon, Lifetime Horizon Selection
- The methodological decision on how long a cost-effectiveness analysis should simulate costs and outcomes, often requiring a full lifetime horizon for chronic conditions.