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Mean WTP and VSL by sex.
| Sex | Mean monthly income | Mean WTP (1/3000 risk reduction) | Mean WTP (1/1000 risk reduction) | Mean VSL value (1/3000 risk reduction) | Mean VSL value (1/1000 risk reduction) | Mean VSL value for children (1/1000 risk reduction) | WTP ratio (child: adult) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | $552.71 | $4.24 | $5.63 | $12 706.14 | $5633.99 | $5776.55 | 1.11 |
| Female | $378.51 | $3.23 | $4.94 | $9676.55 | $4937.91 | $4411.86 | 1.17 |
VSL indicates value of statistical life; WTP, willingness to pay.
