"Cost-Benefit Analysis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.
| Descriptor ID |
D003362
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N03.219.151.125
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| Concept/Terms |
Cost-Benefit Analysis- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Analyses, Cost-Benefit
- Analysis, Cost-Benefit
- Cost-Benefit Analyses
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Analyses, Cost Benefit
- Analysis, Cost Benefit
- Cost Benefit Analyses
Cost-Utility Analysis- Cost-Utility Analysis
- Analyses, Cost-Utility
- Analysis, Cost-Utility
- Cost Utility Analysis
- Cost-Utility Analyses
Economic Evaluation- Economic Evaluation
- Economic Evaluations
- Evaluation, Economic
- Evaluations, Economic
Marginal Analysis- Marginal Analysis
- Analyses, Marginal
- Analysis, Marginal
- Marginal Analyses
Cost Benefit- Cost Benefit
- Costs and Benefits
- Benefits and Costs
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| 2014 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| 2015 | 3 | 15 | 18 |
| 2016 | 4 | 20 | 24 |
| 2017 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2018 | 5 | 17 | 22 |
| 2019 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 2020 | 7 | 21 | 28 |
| 2021 | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| 2026 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cost-Benefit Analysis" by people in Profiles.
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No Smoker Left Behind: Evaluation of a Population-Based, Opt-Out Smoking Cessation Program for Patients With Cancer Who Smoke. J Clin Oncol. 2026 Aug 10; 44(23):2176-2186.
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Theoretical Cost-Effectiveness of PCSK9 Inhibitors in Stroke Due to Intracranial Atherosclerosis. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 05 01; 9(5):e2610707.
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Cost Effectiveness of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Ischemic Strokes: A US Healthcare Payer Markov Model Informed by Randomized Trials. Appl Health Econ Health Policy. 2026 07; 24(4):777-789.
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Carbon fiber-PEEK pedicle screw instrumentation in spinal oncology: a retrospective case series, systematic review of the literature, and cost-effectiveness analysis. J Neurooncol. 2026 Jan 30; 176(3):190.
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Benefits of colorectal cancer screening using fecal immunochemical testing with varying positivity thresholds by age and sex. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2025 Nov 01; 117(11):2219-2228.
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Health and Economic Impact and Cost-effectiveness of Produce Prescriptions for Diabetes in 50 U.S. States: A Microsimulation Study. Diabetes Care. 2025 Oct 01; 48(10):1783-1793.
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Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Self-Testing Options for Cervical Cancer Screening. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 10 01; 8(10):e2534960.
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The Role, Potential Benefits and Cost-effectiveness of Digital Tools for Diabetes Management. Clin Ther. 2025 Aug; 47(8):638-648.
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Fiscal Impact of Expanded Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists to Treat Obesity. JAMA Health Forum. 2025 04 04; 6(4):e250905.
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Estimated Impact Of Medically Tailored Meals On Health Care Use And Expenditures In 50 US States. Health Aff (Millwood). 2025 04; 44(4):433-442.