Table 1

DALYs averted, total and per patient

Average of age at treatment (rounded)Surgically avertable disability (DALYs) no discountSurgically avertable disability (DALYs) 3% discountNumber of patientsAverage averted DALYs per patient no discountAverage averted DALYs per patient 3% discount
Cleft palate6.78 1 596 501 686 577207 006 7.71 3.32
Cleft lip5.55 1 474 927 639 102286 064 5.16 2.23
Total6.07 3 071 427 1 325 678493 070 6.23 2.69
  • DALY,disability-adjusted life year.