Table 1 Epidemiological parameters used in calculating Disability Adjusted Life Years
Epidemiological prevalence and effectiveness | Point estimate (%) |
|---|---|
Inpatient case fatality rate of malaria | 7.5 |
Case fatality rate of untreated malaria | 70.0 |
Average length of in-hospital stay | 5.0 |
Effectiveness of rectal artesunate | 49.0 |
Probability of neurological sequelae | 3.0 |
Probability of anemia | 18 |
Assumed effectiveness of i.m quinine vs rectal | 90 |
Assumed effectiveness of i.m artesunate vs rectal | 120 |
Life expectancy | |
 Males (0–1 year) | 63.1 |
 Females (0–1 year) | 65.6 |
 Males (1–4 year) | 65 |
 Females (1–4 year) | 67.5 |
Disability weights | |
 Malaria episode | 0.211 |
 Neurological sequelae | 0.471 |
 Anemia | 0.013 |