The economic evaluation of human papillomavirus vaccination strategies against cervical cancer in women in Lao PDR: a mathematical modelling approach

• Main Authors: Phetsavanh Chanthavilay, Reinharz, Daniel, Mayfong Mayxay, Keokedthong Phongsavan, Marsden, Donald E., Moore, Lynne, White, Lisa J.
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Tropical Medicine. Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; Economic evaluation; HPV vaccination; Cervical cancer; Lao PDR
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2747
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Cervical cancer, a preventable disease, is the third leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Since many cervical cancers are linked to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, vaccination against this virus may lead to a reductio...