Cost-effectiveness of milk powder fortified with potassium to decrease blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular events among the adult population in China: a Markov model.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To model the long-term cost-effectiveness of consuming milk powder fortified with potassium to decrease systolic blood pressure (SBP) and prevent cardiovascular events.

Design

A best case scenario analysis using a Markov model was conducted.

Participants

8.67% of 50-79 year olds who regularly consume milk in China, including individuals with and without a prior diagnosis of hypertension.

Intervention

The model simulated the potential impact of a daily intake of two servings of milk powder fortified with potassium (+700 mg/day) vs the consumption of a milk powder without potassium fortification, assuming a market price equal to 0.99 international dollars (intl$; the consumption of a milk powder without potassium fortification, assuming a market price e

SUBMITTER: Dainelli L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5623478 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature