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Health economics of prevention of coronary heart disease and vascular events: a cost-effectiveness analysis based on the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT)

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  1. Stockholm School of Economics, Box 6501, Stockholm, S-113 83, Sweden

    B Jönsson

  2. Brunel University, Uxbridgex, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK

    M Buxton

  3. Pfizer Nordic and Benelux Region, Lautrupsvang 8, Ballerup, DK-2750, Denmark

    P Hertzman

  4. Division of Internal Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Danderyd Hospital, Danderyd, S-182 88, Sweden

    T Kahan

  5. Cardiovascular Studies Unit, Dept of Clinical Pharmacology, Imperial College School of Medicine, St Mary’s Campus, London, W2 1PG, UK

    N Poulter

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Jönsson, B., Buxton, M., Hertzman, P. et al. Health economics of prevention of coronary heart disease and vascular events: a cost-effectiveness analysis based on the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT). J Hum Hypertens 15 (Suppl 1), S53–S56 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001086

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