疾病监测法常用来作为控制疾病的工具。监测法分为主动监测法和被动监测法。主动监测法相对来讲费用高些,对许多疾病来讲是不适合的。最近有文献报道被动监测甲型肝炎有一定的效益,效益来自于给接触过甲型肝炎的人注射免疫球蛋白,从而预防了甲型肝炎而节省的医疗费用。本文报道主动监测甲型肝炎的效益费用比率。 1983年2月肯塔基州45个县卫生局参加了研 Disease surveillance is often used as a tool to control disease. Monitoring methods are divided into active monitoring methods and passive monitoring methods. Active monitoring methods are relatively expensive and relatively unsuitable for many diseases. Recently, there have been reports in the literature that passive monitoring of hepatitis A has certain benefits. Benefits include the use of immunoglobulin for people who have been exposed to hepatitis A, which prevents hepatitis A and saves medical costs. This article reports on the cost-effectiveness of active monitoring of Hepatitis A. In February 1983, the health authorities of 45 counties in Kentucky participated in the study.