A CEA Example This table lists factors that should be considered by a decisionmaker when choosing between alternative programs:

expanding access for a breast cancer screening program to women with risk factors aged 4069 years rather than 5069 years. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) Factor Decisionmaker Resources Alternatives Group affected NBCCCEDP Congressional appropriations Women aged 4069 versus 5069 years Low income women Resources that could be used to: Cost of including women aged 40 49 years screen more women for cervical cancer, increase the percentage of eligible women aged 5069 years receiving breast cancer screening, and expand the program to cover treatment costs. Value

Benefits of including women aged 4049 years

increase in early detection rates, and possible decreased mortality attributable to breast cancer that is left untreated for too long.