Cost Savings from Rabies Control in New York
Author Information
Author(s): Sergio Recuenco, Bryan Cherry, Millicent Eidson
Primary Institution: New York State Department of Health
Hypothesis
What are the potential cost savings associated with raccoon rabies control strategies in New York State?
Conclusion
Rabies costs vary widely by county in New York State and are influenced by human population size and cost estimation methods.
Supporting Evidence
- Rabies-associated costs totaled $2.1 million over three years.
- The study found that 37% of costs were attributed to raccoon rabies control.
- Costs varied significantly across the five counties studied.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much rabies costs in different counties and found that controlling raccoon rabies could save a lot of money.
Methodology
The study analyzed rabies cost data from five counties over three years, linking costs to a human rabies exposure database.
Potential Biases
Variability in local health department cost estimations could introduce bias.
Limitations
Cost data may not be complete or accurate, and the study's counties may not represent other areas.
Participant Demographics
The study included five counties in New York State, representing diverse demographics and rabies epidemiology.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0383
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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