Table 5.
Discounted estimates of total population effects from intervention based on legislation against trans fats sustained over 10 years, by age and sex
| Age groups (years) | Cases prevented (×1000) | Deaths prevented (×1000) | Life years gained (×1000) | QALYs gained (×1000) | Total savings (£m) | Annual equivalent savings (£m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men: | ||||||
| 40-49 | 23 | 2.7 | 64 | 107 | 243 | 28 |
| 50-59 | 30 | 4.3 | 96 | 129 | 322 | 37 |
| 60-69 | 33 | 5.1 | 100 | 119 | 335 | 39 |
| 70-79 | 23 | 3.3 | 51 | 57 | 200 | 23 |
| Women: | ||||||
| 40-49 | 19 | 1.9 | 53 | 92 | 234 | 27 |
| 50-59 | 20 | 2.7 | 68 | 94 | 239 | 28 |
| 60-69 | 23 | 3.7 | 82 | 95 | 261 | 30 |
| 70-79 | 21 | 3.1 | 58 | 61 | 199 | 23 |
| Totals | 191 | 26.8 | 571 | 754 | 2033 | 235 |
QALY=quality adjusted life year.
Any apparent anomalies with addition are due to rounding effects.