Table 3

Summary of NHS/PSS costs and QALYs associated with each case of the health end points from the HIA

Health outcomeQALY loss, one decimal placeAdditional costs, nearest £1000 (£ 2013/2014)Combined loss, nearest £1000 (£ 2013/2014)
All-cause death8.4£168 000
Coronary event1.1£28 000£50 000
Term, low birthweight birth£2000£2000
Preterm birth1.3£24 000£50 000
Childhood asthma0.9£3000£21 000
  • HIA, health impact assessment; NHS, National Health Service; PSS, Personal Social Services; QALY, quality-adjusted life year.