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Comment
. 2002 Nov 9;325(7372):1114; author reply 1114.

Risk factor thresholds. Threshold is 37 000 pounds sterling per QALY

Michael A Soljak
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Risk factor thresholds. Threshold is 37 000 pounds sterling per QALY

Michael A Soljak. BMJ. .
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