Meaning Quality adjusted life year
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Quality adjusted life year


A year of life adjusted for its quality or its value. A year in perfect health is considered equal to 1.0 QALY. The value of a year in ill health would be discounted. For example, a year bedridden might have a value equal to 0.5 QALY.
Source: medicinenet.com




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